Nice photos, Oji. Looks like the roads were in pretty good shape.
Glo, Those waterfowl are called Tundra Swans. They look like snow geese, but their necks are much longer. They migrate through this area during the winter.
John-
Thanks, John! Aren't they beautiful? Y'all are fortunate to be able to see that migration.
Glo
These are beautiful, oji. I especially like the reddish leaves (what plant?) Thanks! Glo
That is Chamaedaphne calyculata Glo.......Leatherleaf.