Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

The barn swallows and the bobolinks were the biggest challenge of the day. Both fly very quickly and unpredictably. I did the best I could with a sore and tired shoulder.

This posting concludes the series of photos taken at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Thanks to all who have looked in and commented.

Barn Swallow

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Barn Swallow

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Bobolinks

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Bobolink - Male

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Bobolink - Female

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Florida Mud Turtle

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Black-necked Stilt

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Snowy Egret

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tamalero Loc: Mexico

nice inflight photos!

love the stilt photo!

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Thank you very much. Glad that you liked my photos.

angela k Loc: Long Island

Larry, nice shootin', especially on those barn swallows!!!
Give me the turtle any day, that's my speed!!

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Thank you very much Angela!

I appreciate your comment about the barn swallows, but I wish I could have done better. We came upon them late in our four hour trek and by that time I was spent. Maybe next time! The little turtle didn't move a bit and he allowed us to get as close as we wanted to him, so he was a perfect subject.

angela k Loc: Long Island

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

The Swallows are pretty birds and the Stilt. Fine looking turtle. Enjoyed the set very much Larry.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Thank you Sylvia. I appreciate all of your kind comments and the smiley face. Glad that you enjoyed my critters.

Many of these were first timers for me.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Very nice Larry, and some would have to give these speedy guys a try to appreciate the in flight images!

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Wonderful shots, Larry, especially the BIFs...not the easiest, especially a barn swallow! Well done!

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

I enjoyed 1 and the egret most.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

LOL, they are not as easy as a gull or pelican or most birds, definitely a test.

(Very windy here, just lost power for the third time in about five minutes. Laptop is on battery, but everything else is rebooting.)

I appreciate your looking in and your charitable comments.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Sue, your comments are very much appreciated, glad that you enjoyed my efforts.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Thank you very much Karin, glad that you enjoyed my photos.

Lame-Duck Loc: Fresno, California

Madman...nice shots of the barn swallows in flight. One of my favorite types of photography is shooting BIF. As far as difficulty is concerned, swallows have to be the toughest subjects.