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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 02, 2009
10:56 PM Post #6495469
| 30 days seems like a lifetime in the world of nature. The scenery around us suddenly changes …." It is a new dawn, a new day, and a new life and we feel real good". Springtime is like music to my ears. And, I find it difficult to spend time too far from the waterfront. So, please join me in “On the Waterfront” – Part 2. This theme began back in February at:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/952115/
I’ll start with a few recent photos of the Osprey. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 02, 2009
11:03 PM Post #6495501
| This is Mr. and Mrs. Osprey. The male is on the left and the smaller of the two. These two are experienced parents and have raised several families at this site. In the months ahead, I will visit the site periodically in hope of getting a few more photos of the entire family. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 02, 2009
11:08 PM Post #6495524
| This photo suggests that there is a little bickering going own like in most families. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 02, 2009
11:13 PM Post #6495543
| They live in a "ritzy" neighborhood with a high quality nesting site. Here the Mrs. is sitting on the nest. Unfortunately, I'm unable to look down into the nest so we will have to wait until we can count heads.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 02, 2009
11:17 PM Post #6495555
| They do take turns sitting on the nest. One afternoon, I watched them with fascination and could hear them talking to each other as they changed shifts. I wonder what they were saying ... 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 03, 2009
05:37 AM Post #6496102
| Great pics Linth! The Ospreys are so enjoyable to watch. |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 03, 2009
11:49 AM Post #6497087
| Thanks, Pelle.
Here is a 'Cattle Egret', in-flight.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 03, 2009
11:50 AM Post #6497092
| Another 'Cattle Egret' photo ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 03, 2009
11:54 AM Post #6497106
| Here is the best photo I ever took of the 'Cattle Egret', taken last year about the same time-frame. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 03, 2009
12:00 PM Post #6497137
| A long-distance photo of a Bald Eagle shot at 700mm. He was tucked away in some pine trees so the lighting was terrible. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 03, 2009
12:03 PM Post #6497147
| A family reunion of Double-crested Cormorants ... 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
May 03, 2009
12:19 PM Post #6497209
| Spectacular photos, I love the Cormorants photo. I'm amazed that this duck makes their nests in the tops of the taller trees. We recently took a boat trip on our lake to see them and the herons' nests.
The Egret and Osprey photos are excellent! You sure are good with that camera! Thanks for the great showing.
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luvsgrtdanes
(Ronnie)Philadelphia, PA
(Zone 6b)
May 03, 2009
09:11 PM Post #6499515
| Stunning is all I can say!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 03, 2009
10:24 PM Post #6499849
| Great shots Linth! I love the Cormorants and Cattle Egret! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 04, 2009
08:12 AM Post #6501225
| I am glad you are continuing this series Linth. Your photography is fabulous and I enjoy seeing all the waterbirds and looking forward to more! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
10:10 AM Post #6501788
| Thanks, all.
This is a 'Sanderling' ...
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
10:14 AM Post #6501815
| This is a 'Red-shouldered Hawk' flying across a local lake that I frequent quite often. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
10:18 AM Post #6501851
| I have so many Osprey photos that I will post a few every now and then ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
10:22 AM Post #6501870
| The female getting ready to lift off while the male takes over the nesting duties. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
10:25 AM Post #6501885
| Another 'Sanderling' ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
10:28 AM Post #6501913
| A small flock of 'Dunlin' ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
10:32 AM Post #6501937
| A 'Black-crowned Night Heron' sitting on the edge of a pond ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
10:36 AM Post #6501957
| A male 'Green-winged Teal' just lifting off of the water ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
10:41 AM Post #6501982
| The female 'Osprey' taking her meal to a close-by tree to enjoy dinner in semi-privacy. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
10:43 AM Post #6502000
| Another 'Osprey' photo ... last pic for now. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 04, 2009
04:11 PM Post #6503594
| Great shots Linth! Love the Dunlins working hard.
Seems weird to see a Sanderllng on grass, I'm so used to seeing them on the beach. |
Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)
May 04, 2009
04:28 PM Post #6503679
| Think it's on marine algae, rather than grass? Looks like the stuff I see on some sections of beaches here.
Resin
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 04, 2009
05:12 PM Post #6503892
| Okay Thanks. |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
06:06 PM Post #6504104
| Thanks, pelle. Resin is right. The Sanderling photos were taken in the Ocean City, MD inlet. The waves would come in and they would run, only to return within seconds. This photo was posted before on the 'Bird Identification' thread when Resin helped me identify a few different shorebirds. 
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Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)
May 04, 2009
06:43 PM Post #6504271
| Purple Sandpiper on the right there with the Sanderlings
Resin
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
07:39 PM Post #6504488
| I was recently walking around a lake and walked out onto a pavilion that jutted out into the water. What I found was a colony of Barn Swallows. I sat under the roofed pavilion for some time, taking photos, as they flew in and out. They were still building their unique nests constructed mostly from mud. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
07:42 PM Post #6504504
| Backs turned to each other ... must be disagreeing on the location of the nest ? 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
07:44 PM Post #6504519
| Telling me that the flash is hurting their eyes ! 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 04, 2009
07:45 PM Post #6504529
| Wow excellent pics Linth! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
07:48 PM Post #6504536
| Thanks, pelle ...
Here's another. Still working on the nest ... note the mud on his/her bill.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 04, 2009
07:53 PM Post #6504557
| Last one ... note the tail pattern. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 04, 2009
10:11 PM Post #6505250
| Very cool!!! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 05, 2009
01:17 PM Post #6507632
| An adult Tri-colored Heron ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 05, 2009
01:19 PM Post #6507647
| A Pied-billed Grebe at a local lake in Columbia, MD. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 05, 2009
04:18 PM Post #6508632
| Nice ones Linth! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 05, 2009
05:34 PM Post #6508952
| I am in love with those shots of the Barn Swallows..I just love those birds and would love to just get one shot like yours Linth!
Wonderful shore birds! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 06, 2009
03:02 PM Post #6513282
| Thanks, pelle and Rose. I was disrupted posting photos ... with my baby-sitting duties (grandkids).
So here is a few more.
A 'Laughing Gull'.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 06, 2009
03:04 PM Post #6513289
| A 'Great Blue Heron' flying by the Osprey nesting site. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 06, 2009
03:07 PM Post #6513298
| A 'Common Loon' swimming by. He popped out of the water unexpectedly. Unfortunately, I was shooting toward the sun. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 06, 2009
03:08 PM Post #6513305
| A 'Green Heron' searching for food. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 06, 2009
03:09 PM Post #6513310
| Another photo of the 'Green Heron'. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 06, 2009
03:14 PM Post #6513324
| Lots of 'Purple Martins' around ... this location was right across the road from the 'Black-crowned Night Heron' pictured above. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 06, 2009
03:18 PM Post #6513337
| A 'Red-winged Blackbird' ... always an attractive subject to photograph. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 06, 2009
03:19 PM Post #6513343
| Another 'Red-winged Blackbird' ... 
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irisloverdee
Lebanon, OR
May 06, 2009
03:24 PM Post #6513357
| Linth
Super bird shots...love the barn swallows but love and enjoy them all.
D |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 06, 2009
04:36 PM Post #6513623
| Nice shots Linth! Love the Green Heron! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:01 PM Post #6519487
| An Osprey in-flight ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:04 PM Post #6519495
| A 'Great Egret' sitting high up in a tree ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:09 PM Post #6519525
| An Osprey leaving the nesting platform ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:11 PM Post #6519537
| A few more 'Great Egret' photos taken 2 weeks ago ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:13 PM Post #6519548
| 'Great Egret' 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:15 PM Post #6519557
| Another 'Great Egret' photo ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:17 PM Post #6519575
| 'Laughing Gull' ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:20 PM Post #6519594
| 'Greater Yellowlegs', a shorebird. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:22 PM Post #6519603
| Another 'Great Egret' photo ... preening. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:23 PM Post #6519611
| Same 'Great Egret' ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 07, 2009
09:26 PM Post #6519626
| Tired of them, yet ... last 'Great Egret' photo. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 07, 2009
11:06 PM Post #6520055
| Excellent shots Linth! Love them all. |
MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
May 08, 2009
01:44 AM Post #6520483
| Oooow Linth, you've got me pining for Ospreys. What wonderful birds. Great shots of the Egret and Green Heron. |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 08, 2009
05:58 PM Post #6523247
| Thanks, pelle and Margaret. I've got lots of Osprey photos, mostly flight shots, but they soon take on a "very similar" theme, absent a story to tell. So, I'll refrain from becoming overbearing with more Osprey photos.
Here is a 'Snowy Egret' that was in the mix among the other waterbirds.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 08, 2009
06:00 PM Post #6523251
| Another "Snowy" ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 08, 2009
06:01 PM Post #6523255
| A 'Purple Martin' ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 08, 2009
06:04 PM Post #6523267
| Double-crested Cormorant ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 08, 2009
06:06 PM Post #6523272
| A 'Willet', I think ? 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 08, 2009
06:07 PM Post #6523274
| Same shorebird ... 'Willet' ? 
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Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)
May 08, 2009
07:20 PM Post #6523533
| Yep, Willets
Resin
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 08, 2009
08:43 PM Post #6523872
| Wonderful pics Linth! Love the reflective ones! |
MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
May 09, 2009
12:52 AM Post #6524936
| Pelle, I was just thinking the same. Linth, the Snowy Egret shots are stunners. |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 10, 2009
11:59 PM Post #6532270
| Resin, thanks for the ID confirmation on the Willet.
Pelle, Margaret ... glad you liked the Egret photos.
Here are a few Baltimore Oriole photos taken about 10' from the shoreline of a local lake that I frequent quite often. This time of year, they are quite busy, i.e. choosing mates and nesting sites. They will be busy the next week or two building their unique nest. Although to get a decent photo in the natural setting requires patience, they are constantly racing up and down the shoreline. Their voice is unmistakable. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 11, 2009
12:01 AM Post #6532277
| Another ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 11, 2009
12:03 AM Post #6532284
| And another ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 11, 2009
12:05 AM Post #6532293
| #4 photo of 'Baltimore Oriole' ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 11, 2009
12:06 AM Post #6532295
| Close-up of last photo ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 12, 2009
05:06 PM Post #6540180
| Also, along the lake bank I found a number of Yellow Warblers busily working the trees for insects and nesting material. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 12, 2009
05:09 PM Post #6540189
| Another 'Yellow Warbler' ... 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 12, 2009
09:47 PM Post #6541352
| ooo, i want a yellow birdie like that. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 13, 2009
08:49 PM Post #6545398
| Beautiful shots of the Orioles and Warbler Linth! |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
May 18, 2009
07:37 AM Post #6563889
| Wonderful pictures! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 28, 2009
09:32 AM Post #6608747
| Thank you ... here's a few 'Great Egret' in-flight photos taken in a local wetlands. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 28, 2009
09:34 AM Post #6608759
| Another Great Egret flight photo ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 28, 2009
09:35 AM Post #6608767
| And another ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 28, 2009
09:37 AM Post #6608773
| So graceful ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
May 28, 2009
09:39 AM Post #6608781
| Last 'Great Egret' photo for now ... 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 28, 2009
09:51 AM Post #6608851
| Beautiful shots Linth! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 25, 2009
08:14 PM Post #6739001
| Well, I was going to allow this thread to disappear into the Dave's Garden archives but will resurrect it one more time. I've got a couple of recent Osprey flight shots to share with you. We have lots of Osprey in the area. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 25, 2009
08:17 PM Post #6739005
| Osprey #2 ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 25, 2009
08:19 PM Post #6739011
| Sorry for the duplication ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 25, 2009
08:20 PM Post #6739015
| Osprey #3 ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 25, 2009
08:22 PM Post #6739021
| Osprey #4 ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 25, 2009
08:23 PM Post #6739024
| Osprey #5 ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 25, 2009
08:26 PM Post #6739030
| A Black-crowned Night Heron ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 25, 2009
08:29 PM Post #6739048
| A 'Glossy Ibis' ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 25, 2009
08:35 PM Post #6739072
| Here's 2 Adult Little Blue Herons, 1 juvenile Little Blue Heron (far right), a Snowy Egret and a large turtle. There was actually another juvenile Little Blue Heron sitting on the far left post. 
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MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
June 25, 2009
09:06 PM Post #6739211
| Linth, all the birds are wonderful, but the Osprey shots are absolutely fantastic. What distance were you from them and what lens did you use? |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 25, 2009
09:26 PM Post #6739324
| Hi Margaret, these were taken at 500mm. I had a 1.4x teleconverter on which gave me 700mm but I was too close for that focal length. I had difficulty getting the full Osprey in the photo so I took the teleconverter off. I'm going to guess that the distance was 100 to 150 feet (30 to 45 meters). They were rather easy shots but I am still learning the use of exposure compensation in certain circumstances especially shooting into the sky. These photos were all taken within 30 minutes of each other but the sky can change dramatically in that time frame. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
June 25, 2009
09:49 PM Post #6739437
| quite incredible, they look like they are on top of you. |
MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
June 25, 2009
10:06 PM Post #6739575
| Thanks, Linth. They really are something else. (Green with envy) |
Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
June 25, 2009
10:25 PM Post #6739659
| Wow every photo good enough to frame , linthicum your photo's are fantastic, thankyou for sharing! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
June 26, 2009
07:16 AM Post #6740545
| Excellent shots Linth! |
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
June 26, 2009
07:44 AM Post #6740600
| Wonderful photos! Thanks for resurrecting the thread!!! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 26, 2009
08:03 AM Post #6740642
| I am glad you resurrected this thread and added these fabulous shots! They are just beautiful and the Osprey are fabulous...I have talent envy!! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 17, 2009
04:06 PM Post #7179918
| After a short hiatus, I thought I would revive this thread once again. Last weekend, I went to Bombay Hook to look for the American Avocet and to watch the Greater Snow Geese. The weather was not very good. Earlier in the year, I found myself fascinated with searching for tagged Snow Geese among the thousands around me and then research where they were tagged. It seems that most of them come from the same general area north of Quebec, Canada.
The masses haven't arrived yet. The Greater Snow Goose population has grown considerably and efforts are underway to reduce the overall population. Looking through my photos from last Sunday, I only found one goose with a neck collar - RM59.
I reported the sighting and immediately found out that it was an adult female that was tagged on Bylot Island in August, 2009. Bylot Island lies off the northern end of Baffin Island in Nunavut Territory, Canada, about 2,300 miles from where I sighted it. Bylot Island is one of the largest uninhabited islands in the world but serves as a breeding grounds for up to 80,000 Snow Geese.
Here is an in-flight, not so good, photo of RM59.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 17, 2009
04:11 PM Post #7179935
| And, here is the American Avocet in non-breeding plumage. I was hoping for a little more color (breeding plumage) but it was not meant to be. There was a flock of about 40 foraging for food. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 17, 2009
04:16 PM Post #7179948
| A few of the recent Snow Goose arrivals ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 17, 2009
04:25 PM Post #7179982
| Here is a Great Blue Heron poking his head above the water plants. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
October 17, 2009
04:34 PM Post #7179998
| Beautiful photos Linth. That tagged goose is sure easy to spot. That Avocet is really interesting too. Nice shot of the flying flock of geese and the heron. |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 17, 2009
04:34 PM Post #7180000
| Here is another photo of RM59.
This is a link to the website where I report them and simultaneously get feedback on the respective Snow Goose.
http://www.cen.ulaval.ca/gon-gsg/en_description.htm
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
October 17, 2009
04:41 PM Post #7180019
| Nice! I would love to see both of those. |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 17, 2009
05:18 PM Post #7180123
| Thanks duc and pelle.
pelle, the distance to Bombay Hook is about the same as it is for you to go to Cape May. You should definitely make a trip down there sometime this Fall or Winter. The reason I went there last Sunday, as I mentioned, was for the American Avocet. I had read somewhere that October was the best month to see them. Of course, the Snow Geese will be there from now until late February, early March. There were quite a few ducks there also but were out of my camera range. Do you have a spotting scope ? They have a number of trails but I primarily just drive the wildlife loop.
The following link provides some of the most recent sightings ...
http://www.friendsofbombayhook.org/birding.html
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 17, 2009
05:25 PM Post #7180152
| Here is a photo of a Northern Harrier taken at Bombay Hook. I sure wish the sun had been out last Sunday because the sun would have been shining right on him. Their owl-looking face fascinates me. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 17, 2009
05:30 PM Post #7180162
| This is what they really look like. I took this photo about two years ago at Blackwater NWR, at 700mm. 
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MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
October 17, 2009
09:24 PM Post #7180843
| Linth, I'm so happy that you've revived it. Wonderful new photos. I've gone through the entire thread again and enjoyed them just as much as the first time. |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 21, 2009
09:31 PM Post #7195507
| Thanks, Margaret.
You all call it !!! Heads or Tails ???
A Double-crested Cormorant flipping an eel into the air to get a better grasp. The Eel would wrap himself around the Cormorant's beak which made it difficult for the Cormorant to swallow it. What I found interesting was that the Cormorant would sometimes go under water with the eel. Certainly he couldn't drown it. I assume there was less resistance from the eel when they were under water.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 21, 2009
09:34 PM Post #7195524
| A Great Blue Heron ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
October 21, 2009
09:38 PM Post #7195537
| Another Double-crested Cormorant ... this time with a fish, attempting to get away from another Cormorant. 
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irisMA
South Hamilton, MA
October 21, 2009
09:46 PM Post #7195574
| Cormorant & eel should go to photo contest on DG. More people might be induced to follow bird watching forum. |
Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
October 21, 2009
11:42 PM Post #7195988
| Great action shots Linth!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
October 23, 2009
07:29 AM Post #7199778
| Those are great action shots Linth! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
10:04 AM Post #7236838
| Thank you for the comments.
For the most part from now to springtime my attention will primarily focus on waterfowl, shorebirds and Bald Eagles. Here are several recent photos of the 'Greater Yellowlegs".
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
10:06 AM Post #7236846
| Another 'Greater Yellowlegs", in-flight. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
10:07 AM Post #7236851
| One more ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
10:11 AM Post #7236864
| The 'American Avocets' were still hanging around, although not as close to the shoreline. Ring-billed Gull on the left.
This message was edited Nov 3, 2009 9:14 AM
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
10:17 AM Post #7236879
| 'Greater Yellowlegs' on the left. 'American Avocet ' on the right. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 03, 2009
10:28 AM Post #7236913
| Oh I just love the American Avocet and Yellowlegs! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 03, 2009
11:01 AM Post #7237014
| "my what a long beak you have"
"Why thank you, what lovely long legs YOU have"
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2009
11:05 AM Post #7237026
| Super shots in this thread! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 11, 2009
01:03 PM Post #7263594
| Thanks, all ... and thank you, Mrs. Ed, for the captions. You have a very perceptive eye !
"Rain rain go away, come again another day, linthicum wants to go out and play" !!! Anyway, here's a few Snowy Egret photos taken recently.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 11, 2009
01:04 PM Post #7263598
| Another Snowy Egret photo taken at Bombay Hook, DE. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 11, 2009
01:05 PM Post #7263601
| One more ... 
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VA_Wild_Rose
Fredericksburg, VA
(Zone 7a)
November 12, 2009
05:19 PM Post #7268015
| I have enjoyed this thread so much Charlie! You continue to have awesome photos!
I went down to Chincoteague this past weekend, and the weather was outstanding! I took a ton of photos... with my concentration being on sunrises both mornings. I'm getting better, but I definitely think I need a better, faster lens!
The snow geese were really cool though! That was a first for me! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 12, 2009
05:49 PM Post #7268087
| Beautiful shots Linth!! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 12, 2009
10:00 PM Post #7268839
| Thanks, pelle. Thanks, Karen.
Karen, yes, this past weekend was great. Glad you got to see the Snow Geese. Were there any shorebirds around ? I might get down there sometime this winter, maybe February. I'll be lurking around the eastern shore here in Maryland when I'm not photographing the Bald Eagles. I spent Saturday and Sunday at the Conowingo Dam because the weather was so great. More eagles are arriving each day. On Sunday, someone said that they counted over 200, using their binoculars. In 12 hours, I took so many pics it was ridiculous. It would be embarrassing to tell you how many. I started shooting at 700mm and eventually backed down to 500mm because I was missing too many "fishing" shots. Having a big lens is nice but when it's on a tripod you also miss everything that flies right over your head. There's a lot of photographers there that just handhold their camera/lens. I'll eventually post some of them on my Bald Eagle thread.
I'll start a new "On the Waterfront" thread when activity warrants it. I enjoy taking photos of gulls, also. They are a great subject to practice on since you usually find them everywhere. While in the Ocean City, MD inlet, I took a few photos of Laughing Gulls against the blue sky. Here's a few to sort of close out this thread ...
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 12, 2009
10:01 PM Post #7268850
| Another ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 12, 2009
10:03 PM Post #7268853
| A close-up ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 12, 2009
10:04 PM Post #7268856
| Last one for this thread ... 
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VA_Wild_Rose
Fredericksburg, VA
(Zone 7a)
November 12, 2009
10:34 PM Post #7268924
| There were still some shore birds. I posted a few photos on the end of Daily Photos Vol. 256, and the current Vol. 257. I can't wait to get up to Conowingo Dam! Hubby and I will watch the weather for a couple weeks from now! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 12, 2009
10:38 PM Post #7268935
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| Quoted: | | Having a big lens is nice but when it's on a tripod you also miss everything that flies right over your head. |
Sounds like it's time for a second camera! ;-) |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 12, 2009
10:59 PM Post #7268989
| Mrs. Ed, I really don't need any more cameras. If I can't get the photos I want with the equipment (Nikon D300 with Nikkor 500mm lens) I already have, then it's a losing proposition. I usually also carry my Nikon D200 with a Sigma 50-500mm lens when I'm birding from my car. Then, I grab whichever camera/lens fits the situation. Some individuals do carry two cameras with them. But I guess I can't multi-task as well as some. Most of the overhead shots aren't any good anyway. All you get is a dark bottom.
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 12, 2009
11:40 PM Post #7269071
| LOL. Didn't know you had so much equipment. I carry my point and shoot sometimes just so I can take a quick pix of something that my 70-300 is too big for. And also to take any video. But if I had two DSLRs, I would have a problem carrying them both, so I get what you mean. |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 13, 2009
12:26 AM Post #7269186
| Mrs_Ed, I also have a Nikon D70 DSLR that currently has a 105mm micro lens on it. My wife was kind of enough to give me her double door wall cabinet with several shelves to store my cameras w/ lens attached. One on each shelf. It functions like a gun cabinet. Of course, she was tired of seeing the camera equipment lying around. |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 13, 2009
09:07 AM Post #7269698
| We wives are so nice!
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 13, 2009
01:21 PM Post #7270436
| Your photos are just gorgeous!! Whatever lens you use, your photos seem so clear and sharp. Beautiful work!! |
MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
November 13, 2009
07:16 PM Post #7271470
| Great shots, Linth. The one in the third pic seems to be smirking, rather than laughing. |
