I visited Elk Island National Park in Alberta, latitude ~53 North. It was cool, but no snow yet. 0 C, 32 F over night. All four of these photos were taken with the K-3 and DA 55-300 (non WR).
2-3 month old calf, born much later than the rest of this year's calves. I was worried s/he wouldn't survive the winter, but the naturalists are confident s/he is healthy enough and will be fine.
For comparison, an adult in the foreground.
The night of my arrival, my daughter and son-in-law brought dinner, and we went for a walk afterward along the shore of Astotin Lake. As we walked away from the campground, we weren't overly impressed with the sunsets, but on the way back ...
I've tentatively identified this bird as a Greater Yellow Legs. I am waiting for confirmation from our Birding Group.