Best Bird photo opportunities I have ever encountered: Haven't contributed in a while so thought I would share. Recently we went to St. Augustine and stopped at the Alligator Farm. The...

Stevieboy Loc: West Palm Beach, Florida

Haven't contributed in a while so thought I would share. Recently we went to St. Augustine and stopped at the Alligator Farm. The alligators were nice but the nesting birds were fabulous and only a few feet away. They were so close, I had to back up to focus. Then we stopped at DisneyWorld had very few good photographic opportunities except on the way out where we ran in to some nesting Roseatte Spoonbills, again only a few feet away.
Hope you enjoy.

Steve

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Violameister Loc: michigan

Wonderful series. I assume the first one is a nestling of some kind.

sleepydrdr Loc: Chattanooga, TN

Lovely set! Love #1!

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Excellent set Steve, what a great baby #1.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

great set. I couldnt tell which one I like the best.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

That's some seriously fine shooting, Steve, and that first bird has some serious ugly going on!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Fine job!

Stevieboy Loc: West Palm Beach, Florida

Thanks all. Right time, right place. Put a good subject in front of you and you get real lucky.
Thanks for your comments.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Stevieboy wrote:

Haven't contributed in a while so thought I would share. Recently we went to St. Augustine and stopped at the Alligator Farm. The alligators were nice but the nesting birds were fabulous and only a few feet away. They were so close, I had to back up to focus. Then we stopped at DisneyWorld had very few good photographic opportunities except on the way out where we ran in to some nesting Roseatte Spoonbills, again only a few feet away.
Hope you enjoy.

Steve

Excellent set.

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

Stevieboy wrote:

Haven't contributed in a while so thought I would share. Recently we went to St. Augustine and stopped at the Alligator Farm. The alligators were nice but the nesting birds were fabulous and only a few feet away. They were so close, I had to back up to focus. Then we stopped at DisneyWorld had very few good photographic opportunities except on the way out where we ran in to some nesting Roseatte Spoonbills, again only a few feet away.
Hope you enjoy.

Steve

As you have discovered, N.E. Florida has many birding opportunities! The Alligator Farm has amazing nesting birds in the Spring. It is well worth the cost and drive. I like to be there first thing in the morning because of the light. Your photos are really good, and you should be proud.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Beautiful set, thanks for sharing them.

merrytexan Loc: georgia

Stevieboy wrote:

Haven't contributed in a while so thought I would share. Recently we went to St. Augustine and stopped at the Alligator Farm. The alligators were nice but the nesting birds were fabulous and only a few feet away. They were so close, I had to back up to focus. Then we stopped at DisneyWorld had very few good photographic opportunities except on the way out where we ran in to some nesting Roseatte Spoonbills, again only a few feet away.
Hope you enjoy.

Steve

the baby in the first shot is a great shot...so cute!
very nice set and lucky you to get to shoot all of them.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice birds.

bigwolf40 Loc: Effort, Pa.

Stevieboy wrote:

Haven't contributed in a while so thought I would share. Recently we went to St. Augustine and stopped at the Alligator Farm. The alligators were nice but the nesting birds were fabulous and only a few feet away. They were so close, I had to back up to focus. Then we stopped at DisneyWorld had very few good photographic opportunities except on the way out where we ran in to some nesting Roseatte Spoonbills, again only a few feet away.
Hope you enjoy.

Steve

Every one is an excellent shot. Very well done....Rich

angler Loc: StHelens England

Great shots Steve and nice to see you back.