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Birds of El Morro
Jul 16, 2018 13:43:14   #
DirkWill Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico
 
Camped a couple nights at the CG at the El Morro National Monument. It is maybe a mile from the Monument and visitors center. Only 9 sites and they are pristine! I was alone one night and another night had 2 sites taken! Very peaceful and quiet. I had to work pretty hard to get the birds! By that I mean patience!! I shot about a 30 frame burst of a momma green-back Towhee feeding her juvenile. This had to be a millennium youngster. He looks way old enough to be on his own, but nooooo! Momma gots t'take care of the little fellow! I just included one frame here, but watching the food transfer was very cool! Also thrilling was watching the blue birds catch bugs and flies. They are amazingly acrobatic!!! The pictures are very bad, impossible for me to capture, but it was awesome to just watch! Every now and then one has to just put the camera down and be awed!





















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Jul 16, 2018 13:46:54   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
A lot of time, but well worth it!

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Jul 16, 2018 13:47:45   #
Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN
 
I’d say your patience paid off. Beautiful birds and beautiful photos,

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Jul 16, 2018 14:30:38   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
Very nice, Dirk...enjoyed both your posts today and appreciate you sharing them with us. We now have another site on our bucket list!!

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Jul 16, 2018 18:50:38   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Nice set.

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Jul 16, 2018 19:32:21   #
gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand
 
DirkWill wrote:
Camped a couple nights at the CG at the El Morro National Monument. It is maybe a mile from the Monument and visitors center. Only 9 sites and they are pristine! I was alone one night and another night had 2 sites taken! Very peaceful and quiet. I had to work pretty hard to get the birds! By that I mean patience!! I shot about a 30 frame burst of a momma green-back Towhee feeding her juvenile. This had to be a millennium youngster. He looks way old enough to be on his own, but nooooo! Momma gots t'take care of the little fellow! I just included one frame here, but watching the food transfer was very cool! Also thrilling was watching the blue birds catch bugs and flies. They are amazingly acrobatic!!! The pictures are very bad, impossible for me to capture, but it was awesome to just watch! Every now and then one has to just put the camera down and be awed!
Camped a couple nights at the CG at the El Morro N... (show quote)


Very nice series, DirkWill

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Jul 16, 2018 21:04:59   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
Beautiful birds, Ralph and glad that you had the experience, and like you, many times just put the camera aside and enjoy!

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Jul 16, 2018 21:57:02   #
DirkWill Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico
 
Thanks to all for the comments! We live in a beautiful world! I think our images help people value nature more...

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Jul 17, 2018 07:25:21   #
fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York
 
A wonderful looking set...nice work.

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Jul 17, 2018 08:31:58   #
Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast
 
DirkWill wrote:
Camped a couple nights at the CG at the El Morro National Monument. It is maybe a mile from the Monument and visitors center. Only 9 sites and they are pristine! I was alone one night and another night had 2 sites taken! Very peaceful and quiet. I had to work pretty hard to get the birds! By that I mean patience!! I shot about a 30 frame burst of a momma green-back Towhee feeding her juvenile. This had to be a millennium youngster. He looks way old enough to be on his own, but nooooo! Momma gots t'take care of the little fellow! I just included one frame here, but watching the food transfer was very cool! Also thrilling was watching the blue birds catch bugs and flies. They are amazingly acrobatic!!! The pictures are very bad, impossible for me to capture, but it was awesome to just watch! Every now and then one has to just put the camera down and be awed!
Camped a couple nights at the CG at the El Morro N... (show quote)


Patience is a Virtue....nicely done

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Jul 17, 2018 10:20:16   #
ncribble Loc: Albuquerque, NM
 
Nice captures, and what a fabulous National Monument to visit. One can sit and absorb the presents of those who have come before.

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Jul 17, 2018 12:00:04   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
That's such a beautiful place. Nicely done.

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Jul 18, 2018 09:30:48   #
DirkWill Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico
 
Again, thanks to each for your warm comments...

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