White flyers
Jun 8, 2017 01:27:53 #
There is a spot or two not far from my house where herons and egrets gather annually to nest and raise their young. These areas are often referred to as rookeries. I like to go them, because there is always a lot of action, and a number of different species of birds there. Here are 4 shots of BIF from yesterday.
This is a young cattle Egret testing his wings. Soon he will be making actual short flights around the pond.
Adult breeding Cattle Egret
A Snowy Egret looking kind of windblown.
Young Cattle Egret getting pretty good at staying airborne.
This is a young cattle Egret testing his wings. Soon he will be making actual short flights around the pond.
Adult breeding Cattle Egret
A Snowy Egret looking kind of windblown.
Young Cattle Egret getting pretty good at staying airborne.
Jun 8, 2017 03:30:09 #
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Jun 8, 2017 08:28:08 #
Fantastic captures, Mike!!! They are such beautiful and graceful birds and I do love seeing them... but not the one a few years ago that helped himself to 6 of my koi!! From that day on, we keep the pond netted 24/7.
Have a wonderful day, my friend!!
Have a wonderful day, my friend!!
Jun 8, 2017 09:10:43 #
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Jun 8, 2017 13:01:05 #
Leicaflex wrote:
Excellent series of photographs.
Well taken.
Well taken.
Leicaflex...Thank you for the very generous kudos. I appreciate your thoughtful remarks.
Jun 8, 2017 13:02:05 #
angler wrote:
Superb set Mike.
Than you so much Jim. I appreciate your stopping by.
Jun 8, 2017 16:22:11 #
Jun 8, 2017 22:48:23 #
angela k wrote:
Fantastic captures, Mike!!! They are such beautiful and graceful birds and I do love seeing them... but not the one a few years ago that helped himself to 6 of my koi!! From that day on, we keep the pond netted 24/7.
Have a wonderful day, my friend!!
Have a wonderful day, my friend!!
Such wonderful compliments Angela; I sure thank you, and appreciate your thoughtful remarks. My cousin has the same problem with the egrets and herons that you do. He lost several Koi to them over the years. He too, he has his pond netted.
Jun 8, 2017 22:52:02 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Excellent series! These are lovely shots!
Thank you Carol. Your kind thoughts are very much appreciated.
Jun 9, 2017 05:16:29 #
kpmac wrote:
Outstanding set, Mike.
kpmac...Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind comment.
Jun 9, 2017 07:15:19 #
Lame-Duck wrote:
There is a spot or two not far from my house where... (show quote)
wow mike...fantastic captures of those beautiful big birds, and how nice the rookeries are near where you live!
Jun 9, 2017 07:20:13 #
Man! I must be tired! I read your tittle as "Wright flyers". Ha, ha! So, you know what I thought I was going to see. Still, I am glad I opened this up for I think this is an excellent series and the photography well done.
Jun 9, 2017 07:38:00 #
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