Redheads and Pond Buddies
Feb 7, 2014 09:45:46 #
January 27 was an extremely cold day in southcentral PA, but on a pre-Thanksgiving birding trip along coastal Delaware to Chincoteague, VA, I was smitten by the Redhead "fever". It so happened that a post on PABIRDS on the 26th mentioned a pond about 20 miles away that had a good flock of Reds. On the 27th I couldn't wait any longer, regardless of the temp and wind chill, to see these creatures in a pond with only a small open water section.
The attached pix are a small sample of a 9-minute photo shoot. At that point I could no longer feel my fingertips since I only shoot with fingertip-less gloves in winter.
In addition to the 26 male redheads and some females, there were 3 domestic mallards mixed in with other mallards and a coot.
The attached pix are a small sample of a 9-minute photo shoot. At that point I could no longer feel my fingertips since I only shoot with fingertip-less gloves in winter.
In addition to the 26 male redheads and some females, there were 3 domestic mallards mixed in with other mallards and a coot.
5D3 and 400mm 5.6... all images
Feb 8, 2014 07:40:48 #
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Feb 8, 2014 11:36:22 #
Love the last shot! Reminds me of a photographer taking a class picture, with everyone facing forward except the class clown, who tries to moon the shot! :lol:
Feb 8, 2014 13:03:44 #
evenic, Fergus, and sford122... thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts about the ducks. Concerning the last three pix: As I sat in the car trying to thaw out, these ducks stayed in a series of tight groups. I called my wife to tell her I was watching several "colorful gardens" full of ducks. It wasn't until she saw these pix for herself did she realize what I meant.
Feb 8, 2014 18:43:23 #
CanonShot wrote:
January 27 was an extremely cold day in southcentr... (show quote)
Interesting mix. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 8, 2014 20:25:10 #
bcheary wrote:
Interesting mix. :thumbup: :thumbup:
I just saw a PABIRDS comment that this mix of ducks was seen today. With some bone-chilling nights expected early next week, I may get another chance to see these ducks up close and personal.
Feb 8, 2014 22:48:07 #
Feb 8, 2014 23:11:02 #
BamaTexan wrote:
Hang the weather! These shots are worth it.
BT, weather-wise, I totally agree with you to a point, but as Kenny Rogers sang: "You got to know when to hold 'em, when to fold 'em"...
I do appreciate your thoughts about these pix.
Feb 8, 2014 23:37:13 #
CanonShot wrote:
I just saw a PABIRDS comment that this mix of ducks was seen today. With some bone-chilling nights expected early next week, I may get another chance to see these ducks up close and personal.
I look forward to seeing some more of your pics. :-D
Feb 9, 2014 00:15:22 #
bcheary wrote:
I look forward to seeing some more of your pics. :-D
I do post on flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_mshull/
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