Heron and Harrier

Got to visit two local NWRs yesterday. Weather was beautiful, the outdoors is always terrific, and there were a couple of birds around to photograph.

A Northern Harrier was circling the field and I was hoping he would come around in front of Mt. Hood for me. He did (if a bit far out for my 400mm). Fun to watch them hunt.

The harrier shot is a real winner, Dave; it so well shows the bird in its beautiful environment. Well done.
Al

That 1st shot proves we bird photogs CAN think-we are not just bird-brains! Well done Dave.

Beautiful shots

Thanks for the great comments. I do really like the way the Harrier turned out. I find them difficult because they are generally so close to the ground they are hidden in the surrounding trees and brush.

Beautiful captures and the first one is fabulous. I love the sharpness of the bird and the wonderful background.

butterfly2937 wrote in post #16115474
Beautiful captures and the first one is fabulous. I love the sharpness of the bird and the wonderful background.

Thank you for the comment!

Great shots Dave.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #16119202
Great shots Dave.

Thank you Lester. These are some beautiful critters, that's for sure.