My 1st few hours in FL: Just a few photos taken after our arrival in the the Clearwater area. I posted only the still photos. My birds in flight were terrible. The sun was setting and...

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

Just a few photos taken after our arrival in the the Clearwater area. I posted only the still photos. My birds in flight were terrible. The sun was setting and I couldn't get enough light to use a fast shutter. Excuses, excuses. I know. It's great to be photographing some big, colorful birds.

Little egret

I have no idea what this is

blue heron? big/little?

Birdguide Loc: Ormond Beach, FL

Fergus wrote:

Just a few photos taken after our arrival in the the Clearwater area. I posted only the still photos. My birds in flight were terrible. The sun was setting and I couldn't get enough light to use a fast shutter. Excuses, excuses. I know. It's great to be photographing some big, colorful birds.

Well I hope it warms up for you, it's been kind of chilly the last few days, not compared with what you have at home in Indiana but chilly for us, your second bird is an Anhinga female and the third is a tri-colored heron.

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Fergus wrote:

Just a few photos taken after our arrival in the the Clearwater area. I posted only the still photos. My birds in flight were terrible. The sun was setting and I couldn't get enough light to use a fast shutter. Excuses, excuses. I know. It's great to be photographing some big, colorful birds.

Welcome to Fl. Fergus, you got off to a good start 1. Snowy Egret, 2. Anhinga and 3. Tri-colored heron. Have fun and look foward to seeing more.

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

Thanks Birdguide. I may have to ask for help during my time in FL.

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

Thanks Gregory. A seasoned photographer told me to take my time and don't jerk the camera. It works! I think his name is Gregory. :wink:

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Fergus wrote:

Thanks Gregory. A seasoned photographer told me to take my time and don't jerk the camera. It works! I think his name is Gregory. :wink:

You did well, hope the weather will warm up for you and we will get to see many more great bird shots.

Georgie Loc: England

Never mind excuses forget them - It is GREAT to see those birds - Thankyou and lovely photo's.

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

You are very kind.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Superb set.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Good job..keep at it!!

Carolina Wings Loc: Flew from North Carolina to Pennsylvania

Fergus wrote:

Just a few photos taken after our arrival in the the Clearwater area. I posted only the still photos. My birds in flight were terrible. The sun was setting and I couldn't get enough light to use a fast shutter. Excuses, excuses. I know. It's great to be photographing some big, colorful birds.

Nice set...good job Fergus :thumbup:

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

Carolina Wings wrote:

Fergus wrote:

Just a few photos taken after our arrival in the the Clearwater area. I posted only the still photos. My birds in flight were terrible. The sun was setting and I couldn't get enough light to use a fast shutter. Excuses, excuses. I know. It's great to be photographing some big, colorful birds.

Nice set...good job Fergus :thumbup:

Carolina
Thanks for the encouragement.

J V O Loc: Niceville, FL

Pic # 2 is a female Anhinga -- AKA the"Snake Bird". Swims underwater to catch (spear) fish. Has to dry i
her wings before she can fly again.
Pic #3 is a Little Blue Heron.

Nice photos.