Thanks everyone.
I really appreciate the comments.

Another day of good light and a chance to use my new Canon 7D2 and canon 100-400 II lens.

I am 72, not as steady as I used to be so I do use a tripod.
The small birds are challenge because they are always on the move. The new lens focus system is terrific.

All photos are cropped and sized.

Ruby-crowned Kinglet


Gold-crowned Sparrow


Blue Heron

The Pintail photo was taken within the 100-400 range, on a tripod and cropped

Thank you all for the kind comments.

After 3 overcast Oregon days the sun was finally shinning and I got a chance to try out my new 7D2 & 100-400 II. It was early afternoon and I only had an hour but I was pleased with the results.

Junco


Pair of Bufflehead ducks


Northern Pintail duck

I want to thank everyone for your comments
I'm going to finish by posting my final group of water birds. It will include the wading birds and the fish hunting birds.

Northern Shoveler pair


Male Shoveler


Female Shoveler


Canada Goose


Whoopers Swan


Blue Heron


Great Egret


Green Heron


Juvinile Green Heron catching lunch


Killdeer


Solitair Sandpiper


Yes, there is such a thing as a Snipe


Belted Kingfisher


How do I get this off my beak?


Osprey looking for food


Time to eat

Many ducks are divers that spend a lot of time under water so it is difficult to get any interesting action shots. It's a plus to catch them with water droplets or sticks on their back after a dive.

Note the ring around it's neck. It's not always easy to see but this is why it's call "Ringneck"


Droplets off the "Ringnecks" back

I also missed the eclipse because of overcast skies.
Did get a shot the night before. Maybe this fox was on the moon orbiter they just crashed into the moon. :D

I have lots of duck photos so I'll keep adding more.
Once in a while I get lucky and catch a BIF.

Pair of Northern Pintail


Pintail out their element

Thanks for the comments.
It helps a lot to have a blind to sit in.

I have always enjoyed watching any wildlife and about 5 years ago decided to get serious about photographing wildlife. In the wildlife world I realized very early that birds out number any of the other animals.
A birder friend told be a "backyard" is considered any space within about 7 miles of your house. I was shocked when I realized I have photographed around 115 different species of birds in my "backyard" in Albany, Or.
Each species can be a different photographic challenge and I enjoy every one. Water is always an attraction for me so I do seem to get a lot of water bird shots. Photos are meant to be shown so I'll start with a Wood Duck and a Hood Merganser.

Wood Duck


Hooded Merganser


Showing off to his mate

My caption for this Bushtit photo is "Don't Mess With Me" :D

Do you know only the female Bushtit has those yellow ringed eyes?