No, not the owner. The white egret resting on the railing is called John, too. Given his obliviousness to the environment and his fellow pelicans, sea gulls, egrets, and cranes he might be somewhat antisocial. Or just tired from hearing all the gossip shared on the dock. Perhaps while keeping his distance John is trying to reveal what the fog was trying to hide. Occupancy of more than 15 birds on any dock is unlawful in South Carolina. Fortunately the Sheriff did not make it to Daufuskie today. You guessed it. Because of the fog.