Corkscrew Swamp Birds (Set 2)
Mar 5, 2017 07:34:13 #
Yesterday I posted the first set of photos from a very brief visit to the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Southwestern Florida - about 30-40 miles East of Ft. Myers. ( http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-445752-1.html )
This set features the birds we saw. These were "the usual suspects" of Florida wading birds - up close and in a swampy setting - but we were also honored by the appearance of a red-shouldered hawk who snagged a snake right in front of us. He was not happy being watched so closely, and tried to fly off with his heavy prize - in the end he settled for moving it a little further from the boardwalk. These are hand-held, with a Canon 6D and 100-400 telephoto (version I), and so some were pushing the ISO to the stratosphere - 8,000 and above. I am going to go back and spend a few days with my tripod next year at this time for sure!
This set features the birds we saw. These were "the usual suspects" of Florida wading birds - up close and in a swampy setting - but we were also honored by the appearance of a red-shouldered hawk who snagged a snake right in front of us. He was not happy being watched so closely, and tried to fly off with his heavy prize - in the end he settled for moving it a little further from the boardwalk. These are hand-held, with a Canon 6D and 100-400 telephoto (version I), and so some were pushing the ISO to the stratosphere - 8,000 and above. I am going to go back and spend a few days with my tripod next year at this time for sure!
Mar 5, 2017 07:39:44 #
Mar 5, 2017 07:47:29 #
sb wrote:
Yesterday I posted the first set of photos from a ... (show quote)
Steve, excellent series. I sure do miss the opportunities that Florida has for photography. Do you by chance know what kind of snake the Hawk was able to make dinner of? Thanks for sharing your photos.
Greg
Mar 5, 2017 07:54:41 #
Mar 5, 2017 09:59:12 #
Definitely a "swampy" swamp. It must have been challenging but you got really nice shots of these locals!
Mar 5, 2017 10:14:42 #
Mar 5, 2017 13:18:43 #
Beautiful set, Steve, and the lighting is great in the outstanding hawk images. Such a beautiful place and thank goodness for Audubon and we have been a member for many years!
Mar 5, 2017 15:05:32 #
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Mar 6, 2017 07:25:31 #
Great shots Doc! The best part of that place is that you don't have to leave the boardwalk as it goes right through the swamp! I will be there again the end of this month and I hope it's still target rich!
Mar 6, 2017 08:03:52 #
sb wrote:
Yesterday I posted the first set of photos from a ... (show quote)
very nice series of wildlife in the swamp steve. i especially like the last 3 shots!
Mar 6, 2017 10:37:16 #
Mar 6, 2017 17:34:18 #
merrytexan wrote:
very nice series of wildlife in the swamp steve. i especially like the last 3 shots!
Thanks, MT - never had a hawk come that close to me!
Mar 6, 2017 17:34:36 #
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