Synchronous Ducks
Sep 28, 2019 00:35:20 #
TomV
Loc: Annapolis, Maryland
I traveled north a bit towards Baltimore to Ft. Smallwood Park. Fort Smallwood Park consists of approximately 90 acres at the tip of a peninsula in northeastern Anne Arundel County where Patapsco River and Rock Creek meet the Chesapeake Bay.
A very nice spot for a variety of birds, especially ducks.
A was lucky enough to capture some buffleheads and mergansers in nice poses over some rough water with great sunlight early in the day in March.
These are the types of photos that make the BIF adventure so rewarding.
I am not certain of the type of merganser I captured so I am open to suggestions.
These were taken with my 42 Mpix Sony a99ii and Sony 500mm f/4. These were with a tripod & gimbal. I always use a tripod & gimbal with this rig.
A very nice spot for a variety of birds, especially ducks.
A was lucky enough to capture some buffleheads and mergansers in nice poses over some rough water with great sunlight early in the day in March.
These are the types of photos that make the BIF adventure so rewarding.
I am not certain of the type of merganser I captured so I am open to suggestions.
These were taken with my 42 Mpix Sony a99ii and Sony 500mm f/4. These were with a tripod & gimbal. I always use a tripod & gimbal with this rig.
Sep 28, 2019 08:26:10 #
Sep 29, 2019 05:51:01 #
Sep 29, 2019 18:35:44 #
Oct 1, 2019 12:10:05 #
TomV wrote:
I traveled north a bit towards Baltimore to Ft. Sm... (show quote)
There are three possible mergansers in Maryland. I have seen all three. This looks like none I have seen.
Because of the lack of a distinct crest I can suggest a color variation of the Common Merganser. Or.
It may be a female Smew, Mergellus albellus. If so, a good sighting. A visitor from Alaska, the Aleutian Islands.
By the way, my name is Bill, from Eastport. Thanks for the reminder about Smallwood Park. See you there one day?
Bill
Oct 1, 2019 22:46:09 #
TomV
Loc: Annapolis, Maryland
newtoyou wrote:
There are three possible mergansers in Maryland. I have seen all three. This looks like none I have seen.
Because of the lack of a distinct crest I can suggest a color variation of the Common Merganser. Or.
It may be a female Smew, Mergellus albellus. If so, a good sighting. A visitor from Alaska, the Aleutian Islands.
By the way, my name is Bill, from Eastport. Thanks for the reminder about Smallwood Park. See you there one day?
Bill
Because of the lack of a distinct crest I can suggest a color variation of the Common Merganser. Or.
It may be a female Smew, Mergellus albellus. If so, a good sighting. A visitor from Alaska, the Aleutian Islands.
By the way, my name is Bill, from Eastport. Thanks for the reminder about Smallwood Park. See you there one day?
Bill
Hi Bill, I have another decent shot that may help with the ID.
Most probably a Common, based on the wing bars it could be a pair of females.
Jan 25, 2021 16:46:50 #
Great catch, and I love Three, with the flaps down - all at the same time 
Ready for the duck olympics 
Ready for the duck olympics
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