Cannot resist these cranes! This one was calling.
The Weekend Expedition to Reifel Bird Sanctuary with Wild Research was a fun outing, made better by the good company and great weather. Highlights of the trip were a Great Horned Owl, Saw Whet Owl and American Bittern. Only the Bittern was a cooperative model. I tried a few low angle shots on feeding ducks, but did not have much time to work out the kinks. I think I will try to do more of this in the future, as it is an interesting and humorous perspective.
Below is a selection of the photos…Check out that lovely Bittern!
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- Mike came along, and brought his 5D MkII and 16-35L!
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- wake up lazy Great Horned Owl!
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- This American Bittern was probably the highlight of the trip. Here it catches a stickleback.
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- Cooper’s and Bald Eagle in the same thermal
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- Song Sparrow
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- Bald Eagle
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- Love me some Bitterns!
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- The shovelers were getting a bit aggro with each other.
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- Lesser Scaup
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- Wood Duck
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- How the Woodies feed!
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- more calling cranes!
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- Paul in his natural habitat
Wow, I have heard many Bitterns but I have never been lucky enough to actually get a glimpse of one let alone photograph it. Nice Shot!
Thanks! We thought it was odd to see it relatively unobstructed, but I guess it had faith in its camouflage!
Fantastic shots!!
Thanks! We do have some cool stuff here as well!