Great Egret, Least Grebe and a couple

[Alex Paul]

Hi guys... I have been busier than usual lately and so I just got out to grab a few shots... I hope everybody is doing well... I hope you like one or two... Thanks for looking....Alex

Great Egret In flight (yes with a couple of dust spots) I spot healed them and re posted but the old ones insist on showing themselsves...
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q71302.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q71291.jpg

Least Grebe
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q71182.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q71082.jpg

Bahamian Squirrel (bird??) Treed by Bailey
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q68621.jpg

Tanager... Thanks Ruth
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q71873.jpg

Red Legged Thrush
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q6822.jpg

Osprey
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/AlexPaul_2006/IW4Q64771.jpg
Thanks for taking a look....

[hTr]

Hey Welcome Back Alex!!! Nice Start!!!:rolleyes:

Just messin with ya!!!

Nice set, I like the Squirrel

[IraRunyan]

That Least Grebe is an interesting bird, must be those yellow eyes. Good series Alex.

[Alex Paul]

Hey thanks Gary.... As a newbie, I was hoping I would get a warm welcome :D :D.... Thanks pal...

Hey Welcome Back Alex!!! Nice Start!!!:rolleyes:

Just messin with ya!!!

Nice set, I like the Squirrel

[Alex Paul]

Thanks Ira :).. There are a pair of these at the pond right now... Very cool eyes... I have been photographing the Pied Billed Grebes for a few years here and this is the first of the Least Grebes I have seen at the pond.... Hopefully they will make a habit of being here.... Glad you liked the shot.... Take care :)

That Least Grebe is an interesting bird, must be those yellow eyes. Good series Alex.

[HWP]

All great shots Alex. I particularly like the egrets! Nice work!

Henry

[Kevin]

Nice series Alex. Great looking sky in the egret BIF shots.

[canonloader]

Ah, Alex, wondered what happened to you. Now I see what you been doing. I really love the Little Grebe in #3. Cute. The Thrush is a cool looking bird. :)

[rw2]

I like them all. That least grebe has cool eyes. Had to look that one up in my book to see if there was a possibility to add that one to my collection....sigh it's territory is to far south!

[ajosteve]

Very fine series Alex, love the little grebe, cute as can be...and the flying egret shots are really nice...and that thrush is just rich looking...steve

[Alex Paul]

Thanks Henry :)... I appreciate it pal :)

All great shots Alex. I particularly like the egrets! Nice work!

Henry

[Alex Paul]

Hey Kevin :) Thanks man... The good weather is back in the Bahamas. I appreciate the feedback brother... Glad you liked these... Take care

Nice series Alex. Great looking sky in the egret BIF shots.

[Alex Paul]

Hi Mitch... I have been working hard,,,,or is it hardly working?? ;)... The bird count has been down for some reason. Today was a pretty good day for the pond, but still leaner than it should be.... I was pleased to get a close pass, by the Egret, and the Grebe also slid in close in the early afternoon. I shot the 100-400 with TC today. Glad you liked them pal... Take care

Ah, Alex, wondered what happened to you. Now I see what you been doing. I really love the Little Grebe in #3. Cute. The Thrush is a cool looking bird. :)

[Alex Paul]

Thanks for the nice comment RW.... Glad you liked the Grebe shots... I have seen many in Florida, and it is nice to see them here in the Bahamas... I do feel for you guys up north missing out on the tropical birds, but you certainly have your share of outstanding stuff too :)... I missed an outrageous Owl shot yesterday.... Swooped down out of the tree and was gone before I could raise the camera.... It was huge though I couldn't get an ID. I knew there were Owls here, but that was a first for me... Now I am walking very quietly, and scouring the trees as thoroughly as possible on the walk to and from the pond.... Wish I had been more aware when I could have nailed an amazing shot..... I'll get it, in time ;).... Take care

I like them all. That least grebe has cool eyes. Had to look that one up in my book to see if there was a possibility to add that one to my collection....sigh it's territory is to far south!

[Alex Paul]

Thanks very much Steve :) :) I appreciate it pal. It is the season here now... I am psyched to have the Least Grebes showing up... First year I have seen them here in Nassau. Glad you liked the series :)... Take care


Very fine series Alex, love the little grebe, cute as can be...and the flying egret shots are really nice...and that thrush is just rich looking...steve

[downywp]

Excellent work again Alex! :)... love the action with the Least Grebe and really nice detail in the Red-legged Thrush...Are you sure that's a Yellow Warbler? I am not sure what kind of sub species you have in the Bahamas, but it sure looks like a Tanager to me because of the bill shape and white wing bars...

[Alex Paul]

Thanks very much Ruth :) :) I believe you are right on the Tanager... I will check the books again, to try and figure out where I went wrong :D.... Take care pal :)...

Excellent work again Alex! :)... love the action with the Least Grebe and really nice detail in the Red-legged Thrush...Are you sure that's a Yellow Warbler? I am not sure what kind of sub species you have in the Bahamas, but it sure looks like a Tanager to me because of the bill shape and white wing bars...

[dpastern]

Nice series Alex, especally the 2nd Least Grebe which made me laugh. It definitely has a "what are you looking at" look about it.

Dave

[Sindri Skulason]

Excellent series Alex. Well done. :-)

[Alex Paul]

Hey Dave :) How are ya? Thanks man.... Glad you liked these.... The Least Grebe is a cool looking little guy isn't he? :)... Good to hear from you... Take care

Nice series Alex, especally the 2nd Least Grebe which made me laugh. It definitely has a "what are you looking at" look about it.

Dave

[Alex Paul]

Thanks very much Sindri :) :)

Excellent series Alex. Well done. :-)

[joayne]

Hey Alex, long time no post!

Nice series here, I like the Squirrel (?) Look similar to a small rodent here in the states!
Love the flying egret, but I am always partial to BIF. Like that last on a lot also. Thanks for posting.

[guitarman3]

Enjoyable series Alex! Those Egret shots are to die for--especially #2. The grebe is very cute and the thrush is quite unusual--at least to me! That squirrel bird is a great catch, too.

[Canon_For_Life]

Wonderful shots! keep them coming! :)

[Stormin_24]

Some great shots here Alex, luv them all.... Thanks for sharing....:D