Great Blue Herons
May 9, 2018 12:44:36 #
These two pioneers are nesting in a new location away from the crowded tree occupied by their brethren. A bit close to a workshop building. Hope it works.
Nikon D500 with 300mm f4 VR PF lens. ISO 200, f4 1/3200 or 1/2500 sec.
In the next to last shot a Cooper's Hawk drives the herons off. But they returned an hour later and continued nest building.
Nikon D500 with 300mm f4 VR PF lens. ISO 200, f4 1/3200 or 1/2500 sec.
In the next to last shot a Cooper's Hawk drives the herons off. But they returned an hour later and continued nest building.
May 9, 2018 12:48:41 #
pmackd wrote:
These two pioneers are nesting in a new location away from the crowded tree occupied by their brethren. A bit close to a workshop building. Hope it works.
Nikon D500 with 300mm f4 VR PF lens. ISO 200, f4 1/3200 or 1/2500 sec.
In the next to last shot a Cooper's Hawk drives the herons off. But they returned an hour later and continued nest building.
Nikon D500 with 300mm f4 VR PF lens. ISO 200, f4 1/3200 or 1/2500 sec.
In the next to last shot a Cooper's Hawk drives the herons off. But they returned an hour later and continued nest building.
A very nice set! Looks like you may have a future with this pair, if they succeed.
May 9, 2018 13:10:09 #
Very nice! Looks like you’ve got some great sight-lines. I’m still learning (and have to climb a neighbor’s second-story house to even SEE the nest....but what a joy it is to follow these guys!
May 9, 2018 16:28:41 #
May 9, 2018 19:58:27 #
May 9, 2018 22:38:06 #
May 10, 2018 00:02:09 #
mharvey wrote:
Very nice! Looks like you’ve got some great sight-lines. I’m still learning (and have to climb a neighbor’s second-story house to even SEE the nest....but what a joy it is to follow these guys!
The main heron nesting tree in this area is 250 yards away from the closest point a photographer can approach. Seeing these two birds in a different and much closer tree was a surprise and a delight. The only drawback is that the nest itself is completely obscured by foliage.
May 10, 2018 00:12:07 #
patrick43
Loc: Los Lunas,NM
These are great. Catching the cooper's hawk was an added bonus, I'm guessing.
May 10, 2018 06:41:46 #
pmackd wrote:
These two pioneers are nesting in a new location away from the crowded tree occupied by their brethren. A bit close to a workshop building. Hope it works.
Nikon D500 with 300mm f4 VR PF lens. ISO 200, f4 1/3200 or 1/2500 sec.
In the next to last shot a Cooper's Hawk drives the herons off. But they returned an hour later and continued nest building.
Nikon D500 with 300mm f4 VR PF lens. ISO 200, f4 1/3200 or 1/2500 sec.
In the next to last shot a Cooper's Hawk drives the herons off. But they returned an hour later and continued nest building.
What a great series...enjoyed them all
May 10, 2018 09:16:42 #
May 10, 2018 10:52:43 #
shangyrhee
Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA
Great series !!! Please post followup series Thank you for sharing. Shang
May 10, 2018 17:05:23 #
patrick43 wrote:
These are great. Catching the cooper's hawk was an added bonus, I'm guessing.
I got lots of shots of the Cooper's hawk both by itself and contending with crows and seagulls. Very entertaining. Will post soon.
May 11, 2018 00:16:09 #
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