A very busy 6 minutes

[Scottes]

I started the day in Gloucester to test the 400 Prime on birds in flight. The gulls weren't flying, so I eventually decided to hit Parker River once again.

I pulled over before the Salt Pannes because I saw an Great White Egret and a smaller bit of white behind the marsh grass. I ignored the Great White and stalked behind a large bush to get a better look at the small white patch I saw. It was a Snowy Egret, and I took a few pics and wished him from behind the grass.

He just dug in deeper, so I turned to the Great White, and he was doing a nice little dance in the very still waters.

Yes, I know, another "Standard Egret Pose" but the reflection and ripple are nice:

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/EgretReflection_10687.jpg


A car went by behind me, and the Great White bolted:

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/EgretFlight_10691.jpg


But this just got the Snowy's attention and he came out from behind the grass:

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/SnowyEgret_10703.jpg


I was snapping away, and heard a weird honking commotion, and looked up to find 4 Mute Swans - 2 adult and 2 juvies - flying directly at me. They turned at the last second, and I snapped again. They were so close overhead that I missed the trailing adult:

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/SwansInFlight_10710.jpg


I had now been at the refuge for 6 minutes, I had shot 27 pictures, and they yielded 6 or 7 keepers.

And to think that this isn't really busy yet. Another few weeks and this place will be thick with birds.

[JLS Photo]

Very nice.

[Ballen Photo]

Very nice shots Scottes. I like all of them. That Geese formation is pretty sweet looking too. :D
-Bruce

[Scottes]

That Geese formation is pretty sweet looking too.

Thanks. I just wish the 3rd one had lifted his head up!

[Eastcoast]

I'm stunned that he didn't. I was positive that the birds come to you on que whenever you are out, you get so many stupendous shots.

I assume that if the pebble doesn't come back then you are going to change your signature line to grasshopper :wink:

Keep the pictures coming, you inspire all of us.

[Scottes]

I'm stunned that he didn't. I was positive that the birds come to you on que whenever you are out, you get so many stupendous shots.

ROFL - I simply pay the modeling agency enough to guarantee success.


I assume that if the pebble doesn't come back then you are going to change your signature line to grasshopper

If Jerry keeps up his current streak I certainly will become the grasshopper!

[Moppie]

More amazing pics!

The birds must know you very well by now, how else are you able to sneak up on them in a crown victoria :o

[marie]

just simply beautiful

8) :)

[cmM]

I guess your new 400 does the job, huh :wink:

Great pics, Scottes....

Soon all the birds are gonna leave.... and go south. That's gonna suck. gotta find some other subjects... :cry:

[Scottes]

Soon all the birds are gonna leave.... and go south. That's gonna suck. gotta find some other subjects... :cry:

I'll be OK. We still have a decent amount of northern birds that come down for the winter. And there's always gulls. There are *always* gulls. And SuperFeeder should remain somewhat active throughout the winter. Free & easy food means that I'll get visitors.


Then again, I forget what it's like to sleep late on a Saturday... That might be nice. And I could possibly finish my web site...

In ways, I'm looking forward to getting some rest come November. The problem is that by January I start getting cabin fever.

[Andy_T]

Scottes,

the pictures are so great that I overlooked the remark to your new 400 mm prime at first :shock:
I think that says a lot on this forum :lol:
Congratulations on both!

Best regards,
Andy

[JZaun]

I'm stunned that he didn't. I was positive that the birds come to you on que whenever you are out, you get so many stupendous shots.

ROFL - I simply pay the modeling agency enough to guarantee success.


I assume that if the pebble doesn't come back then you are going to change your signature line to grasshopper

If Jerry keeps up his current streak I certainly will become the
grasshopper!

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

You my Mentor are the master of the water fowl!! Ah a "fowl Master" :D

I can't pick a favorite but that last one is way cool!!!



JZ

:? Now I gotta find some water birds!!!

[johngraham2002]

lovely sharp images there great use of the new lens

:lol:

[PhotosGuy]

Nice :!:

[rraman]

Wondeful Scottes! I wish I'll be able to take pictures like these someday :D

[Scottes]

Thanks muchly, folks.

Jerry, Jerry, Jerry. "Fowl Master" hmmmm.... Ah well, I've been called worse.
:)