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Jul 17, 2016 17:42 |  #1

I recently watched a few Green Herons demonstrate their agility in the trees. They're surprisingly quick in very steep climbs. I was hoping for Kingfishers so I had the 1.4x TC on the 500L. I didn't see a single Kingfisher but these guys kept me entertained.

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Jul 17, 2016 21:01 |  #2

Beautifully done, Steve.




  
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Jul 19, 2016 09:40 |  #3

awesome shots Steve- the last one especially


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Jul 19, 2016 11:30 |  #4

Love these, love that bird.


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Jul 19, 2016 13:26 |  #5

They kept you entertained, and you keep us entertained with your amazing photographic skills!


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Jul 22, 2016 01:44 |  #6

great series Steve.


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Jul 24, 2016 17:59 |  #7

Beautiful set of GH photos Steve, your set is always superb, composition, color and clarity. Thanks so much for sharing.


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Jul 24, 2016 18:07 |  #8

ldn323 wrote in post #18070042 (external link)
Beautifully done, Steve.

Thank you Linh.

CaptBob wrote in post #18071414 (external link)
awesome shots Steve- the last one especially

Thanks Bob.

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #18071492 (external link)
Love these, love that bird.

Thank you Jake.

SJC from VT wrote in post #18071589 (external link)
They kept you entertained, and you keep us entertained with your amazing photographic skills!

Thanks Sandy, you're too kind.

catsith wrote in post #18074144 (external link)
great series Steve.

Thanks Tina.

jodelak wrote in post #18076544 (external link)
Beautiful set of GH photos Steve, your set is always superb, composition, color and clarity. Thanks so much for sharing.

Thanks very much, great to see you here again. You've been a bit of a stranger, hope all is well.


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Jul 26, 2016 04:15 |  #9

Fantastic shots Steve.


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Aug 06, 2016 09:09 |  #10

2n10 wrote in post #18077841 (external link)
Fantastic shots Steve.

Thanks very much John.


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Aug 07, 2016 14:16 as a reply to  @ Nighthound's post |  #11

Wonderful series! Some unusual poses but very catching!

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Aug 27, 2016 11:47 |  #12

nc_killie wrote in post #18089094 (external link)
Wonderful series! Some unusual poses but very catching!

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