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Dec 26, 2011 11:26 |  #1

These birds don't get too close so the 100-400 was getting a workout on this day on Frenchman Lake in Yukon, July 2011.

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Dec 26, 2011 11:29 |  #2

Beautiful shots. Well done Sue.


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Dec 26, 2011 15:01 |  #3

I love loons. Nice set Sue.


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Dec 26, 2011 15:16 |  #4

Thanx ...
I took these shots at Sidney Lake in Yukon in 2010 ...

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Dec 26, 2011 15:32 as a reply to  @ sue.t's post |  #5

Beautiful shots, Sue! I've never seen a flock of loons before ;). The second last shot of the solitary loon really does it for me, very nice!


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Dec 26, 2011 16:18 |  #6

Those are stunning shots Sue, beautiful birds, I have yet to hear their call. Well done.


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Dec 27, 2011 14:03 |  #7

When falling asleep by a lake, the sound of a loon is eerily soothing. Even though you're comfy in a warm bed, there is a reminder that you're in the heart of the wilderness.

Better to hear a loon than the grunt of a grizzly!


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Dec 27, 2011 14:29 |  #8

sue.t wrote in post #13605618 (external link)
Better to hear a loon than the grunt of a grizzly!

I don't live anywhere near the Yukon but I'd certainly 2nd that notion!


Those are exquisite captures Sue.
Loons are quite pretty birds and it's interesting to me how low they ride in the water. Almost like they're in stealth mode.


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Dec 27, 2011 16:01 |  #9

I really like the effect of the ripples in that 2nd set.


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Dec 27, 2011 18:51 |  #10

An all time favorite bird of mine, and well captured...can't wait for ours to return in the spring.
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Dec 27, 2011 21:45 |  #11

Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird I'd love to see just once. We have a trip to the Canadian Rockies on our Bucket List. Maybe we'll see one there.


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