My best shots of rarely seen birds.
Jan 2, 2015 15:27:20 #
D7100/Tamron 150-600mm.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
Jan 2, 2015 15:30:22 #
Good for you Earl. These are sensational. Congratulations on not only getting these shots but getting them so well. Happy New Year mate.
Jan 2, 2015 15:31:05 #
Jan 2, 2015 15:35:46 #
Joe F.N. wrote:
Good for you Earl. These are sensational. Congratulations on not only getting these shots but getting them so well. Happy New Year mate.
Thank you, Joe. Here is an interesting link that Dixiegirl sent me.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2011/09/14/140467059/the-toughest-little-bird-youve-never-heard-of
Jan 2, 2015 15:42:16 #
Unbelievable. I've been following bird life for over fifty years and hardly a day goes by when I don't learn something new. Thanks to you and Donna for sending this.
Jan 2, 2015 15:47:25 #
Stunning shots, love the water drops. Beautiful feather detail......enjoyed the set very much. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :D
Jan 2, 2015 15:50:12 #
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Tamron 150-600mm.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
amazing story ,great shots what more could you want, well done mate
Jan 2, 2015 17:32:06 #
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Tamron 150-600mm.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
Wow that is cool Earl. You did time that just right! Great set!
Jan 2, 2015 18:36:23 #
Jan 2, 2015 19:01:34 #
Incredible birds and incredible shots, Earl. Couldn't be better IMO.
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Tamron 150-600mm.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
Jan 2, 2015 19:15:13 #
Right place, right time and the right person behind the camera. Excellent job of documenting these long distant flyers. :thumbup:
Jan 3, 2015 06:47:16 #
Jan 3, 2015 07:14:27 #
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Tamron 150-600mm.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
Outstanding Set! Have viewed downloads three or four times! Am reluctant to move on! Thanks for posting!
Jan 3, 2015 08:01:31 #
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Tamron 150-600mm.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
These are Bar-tailed Godwits. They hold the world record for the longest non-stop migratory flight. They breed in Alaska, & then fly over 7,000 miles (11,700 klms) non-stop to a small number of places in Australia, including Yamba, where I shot these yesterday. This is a rare sighting & I was just plain lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Please download for better detail.
beautiful shots!
Jan 3, 2015 08:02:42 #
7,000 miles! You kiddin' me? Wow! Thanks for sharing the beauty ... and the education
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