Greater Shearwaters

While visting Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick on the Bay of Fundy last month was I able to capture some reasonable images of Greater Shearwaters. The birds generally take off as boats approach.

These were all photographed handheld with the 7D & Sigma 50-500mm.

1. Squadron take-off - Taken at a steep angle from the ferry heading to Grand Manan

Excellent to see these Stephen, a bird Ive only seen through a scope very distantly. They cross the Atlantic and can be seen off the south coast of the UK in August, but rarely wander up to the north east coast where i live. Great set.

very nice set Stephen

I love watching birds go running across water, nice shots Stephen.

neat series, Stephen

Beautiful "runners" & "fliers" Stephen ... always enjoy seeing species I never have observed... excellent series.

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cannylad wrote in post #12976556
Excellent to see these Stephen, a bird Ive only seen through a scope very distantly. They cross the Atlantic and can be seen off the south coast of the UK in August, but rarely wander up to the north east coast where i live. Great set.

Thank you Brian.

kmunroe wrote in post #12976670
very nice set Stephen

Kenny thanks again for commenting.

catsith wrote in post #12977040
I love watching birds go running across water, nice shots Stephen.

Thank you Tina.

dgraham329 wrote in post #12977231
neat series, Stephen

Thanks very much Dean.

dbriz wrote in post #12977244
Beautiful "runners" & "fliers" Stephen ... always enjoy seeing species I never have observed... excellent series.

db

Dave thanks for the kind words.

Excellent series Stephen with the second shot being my favorite. Well done as always.

Sindri Skulason wrote in post #12983369
Excellent series Stephen with the second shot being my favorite. Well done as always.

Thank you Sindri. Your comments are always appreciated.