Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens !!

MatthewK wrote in post #18908801
Phil, hang in there, Fall is right around the corner! The weather here has finally relented. Really awesome days, ~85 and low humidity, and no bugs. Summer is started to loosen it's grip, and the best time of the year is right around the corner!

My outing this afternoon was weirdly devoid of small birds. I went out originally to go after Northern Parula and Louisiana Waterthrush, but they were a no show. So instead, I went back to the Heron well, and got these. The shot of the Greenie really exhibits why they're called Green Herons.

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Uh mazin! Nice light, nice work!

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18908805
Yea, I know... Honestly, we've been quite lucky this summer. It's only recently we finally hit 100 degrees. They are predicting a cool front coming Wednesday that will get us back into the upper 90's. Lol!

In about 4 weeks, it's start getting better.

Very nice heron shot buddy.

I'm thinking there's still a lot of swelter left in this summer yet, it's just nice that we can see the cool light at the end of the tunnel. Any winter birds to look forward to returning? Are your Scissortails year round?

markesc wrote in post #18908812
Uh mazin! Nice light, nice work!

Thank you, Chris!

I'm wondering when you'll be joining us in here, friend

MatthewK wrote in post #18908962
I'm thinking there's still a lot of swelter left in this summer yet, it's just nice that we can see the cool light at the end of the tunnel. Any winter birds to look forward to returning? Are your Scissortails year round?

We are starting to see some hummers as they begin to head south (way south). We are in a migration path for many of the warblers, but it's too early for them. They are usually not here too long. Best bet here is to catch them well south, while they are rejuvinating before they head out over the gulf.

The Scissortails are here from early spring until late fall. I'm not sure where they go when they leave here. I know many of the warblers go to So. America & many of the hummers like parts of Mexico & beyond.

During the winter, we have a lot of raptors - Many species of hawks, owls, and Harriers.

Bring on the cool!

lacogada wrote in post #18909033
Though we have not hit 100 (98 by my thermometer) the humidity is terrible.
Walk out the door and feels like you've been covered with a blanket.

Within 5 minutes my clothes are soaked ... yukky.

60 miles SW of New Orleans.

I totally get the walk outside & prepare to saturate your clothes deal, Dan. I hate it too. We are probably not quite as humid as you, but it's still pretty darn humid.

While these are not necessarily the best shots, due to position constraints & light but it explains all the Mississippi Kites we've been seeing.

Wifey was shooting a kite out her window, in an adjacent tree top and all of a sudden he/she left that perch and flew into the tree I was parked under. I promptly opened the sunroof & low & behold I could see movement through an opening in the leaves, as the wind blew. It was surreal.

Apologies in advance, I'm gonna post this in the bird mega-thread too.

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18909265
While these are not necessarily the best shots, due to position constraints & light but it explains all the Mississippi Kites we've been seeing.

Wifey was shooting a kite out her window, in an adjacent tree top and all of a sudden he/she left that perch and flew into the tree I was parked under. I promptly opened the sunroof & low & behold I could see movement through an opening in the leaves, as the wind blew. It was surreal.

Apologies in advance, I'm gonna post this in the bird mega-thread too.

Score on finding the nest!! Now you can catch them as they grow, good opportunities await!

MatthewK wrote in post #18908962
I'm thinking there's still a lot of swelter left in this summer yet, it's just nice that we can see the cool light at the end of the tunnel. Any winter birds to look forward to returning? Are your Scissortails year round?

Thank you, Chris!

I'm wondering when you'll be joining us in here, friend

Kinda feel like chasin landscapes n fall photos... No rush!

What a wonderful set, Dan. I love the turtle just popping up, but the laughing duck family is excellent as well.

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18909685
What a wonderful set, Dan. I love the turtle just popping up, but the laughing duck family is excellent as well.

Thanks

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18909265
While these are not necessarily the best shots, due to position constraints & light but it explains all the Mississippi Kites we've been seeing.

Wifey was shooting a kite out her window, in an adjacent tree top and all of a sudden he/she left that perch and flew into the tree I was parked under. I promptly opened the sunroof & low & behold I could see movement through an opening in the leaves, as the wind blew. It was surreal.

Apologies in advance, I'm gonna post this in the bird mega-thread too.

Found the nest! Nice!

KayakPhotos wrote in post #18909550

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2gTF​afM moorhen in the brush by Daniel, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2gTG​3p6 peeping by Daniel, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2gTG​h8U baby line by Daniel, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2gTG​x3D duck family by Daniel, on Flickr

https://flic.kr/p/2gTJ​kGDmother & baby by Daniel, on Flickr

All tops Daniel. Love the Whistling Ducks.

We got some rain this AM for the first time in well over a month. It perked up some flowers, so the bees came out.

Just a couple more...

I saw only one of my little buddies, hiding on a power tower. :-/

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18910330
I saw only one of my little buddies, hiding on a power tower. :-/

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Great ones Phil.
No rain for a month. Imagine, it rains here every day. That's EVERY day.