Skagit Valley random encounters

Went out looking for the annual Snow Goose visitors today; while we found them, they weren't in easily reachable and/or photogenic locations. I did, however, find these somewhat cooperative standins:

Song Sparrow watching from the shrubs:

Canon EOS 7D Mark II • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @400mm • 1/500 • f/5.6 • ISO 640

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/FsgV​GN Song Sparrow-9593 by Eric, on Flickr

Northern Harrier flyby:

Canon EOS 7D Mark II • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @400mm • 1/640 • f/5.6 • ISO 640

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/FuyE​Pe Northern Harrier-9607 by Eric, on Flickr

Marsh Wren; popped up just long enough for a couple of snaps. These little guys really *are* the same color as their environment....

Canon EOS 7D Mark II • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @400mm • 1/640 • f/5.6 • ISO 640

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/Ex1q​ar Marsh Wren-9610 by Eric, on Flickr

Great Blue Heron; a bit camera shy, relocating:

Canon EOS 7D Mark II • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @400mm • 1/640 • f/5.6 • ISO 640

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/EwDV​kU Great Blue Heron-9620 by Eric, on Flickr

Tundra Swans, with a couple, possible Trumpeters hiding with 'em:

Canon EOS 7D Mark II • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @400mm • 1/640 • f/5.6 • ISO 640

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/FsgV​vW Swans_tundra_trumpeter​-9633 by Eric, on Flickr

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photohistorian wrote in post #17941986
Great mixed set of photos!

Thanks!

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2n10 wrote in post #17942474
Lovely set Eric. I wish the Trumpeters would make it down my area instead of just the eastern have of the state.

Thanks! You'll just have to make a winter jaunt to the PNW

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Peter2516 wrote in post #17942622
Great shots Eric.

Thank you, Peter!

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Crimzon wrote in post #17955126
Very nice set.

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