Early November in Bosque del Apache
Nov 6, 2019 08:01:12 #
If you've been considering when to visit the BdA, now is the time!! There are more birds than I've seen down there in many years! Cranes, Canada Geese, Snow Geese, ducks, Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, hawks, and more...deer, javelinas, skunks, and...drum roll...Bobcats! There are 2 families, one pair with 2 kits. Many sightings at 2 specific places. I was not fortunate enough to be one of those the cats choose to show themselves to...sigh! Certainly not due to lack of effort on my part. Perhaps not living right... The sunrise was spectacular, the cacophony of all the calls mixed together was pure bliss!
Nov 6, 2019 08:02:44 #
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Nov 6, 2019 08:11:06 #
These are great! I've been to Bosque del Apache many times, Love it.
Nov 6, 2019 08:11:51 #
Nov 6, 2019 09:01:10 #
Nice work on your pics. There are international wildlife photographers, who buy plane tickets and rent vehicles so they can visit Bosque del Apache. With the right weather and wildlife conditions, the experiences are beyond definition. In addition, you can view photo equipment being used that is worth multi-thousands of dollars.
Nov 6, 2019 09:47:11 #
Yep! Fills me with gratitude every day I'm done there that it is in my backyard! FYI, the Birdwatchers RV park has reopened. I've mentioned this before...there are several UGH'ers in New Mexico. I suspect most, like me, are open to consultation for those wanting to visit BdA.
Nov 6, 2019 11:33:17 #
DirkWill, I had to rescue my camping tent from a barb wire fence--wind blown--several years ago at the Bird RV. Please toast the refuge for me from the Owl Cafe. If I ever buy my improved camera system, I may ask you for some recon info for me. Never waste a day!
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Nov 7, 2019 06:30:53 #
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. I am going to be at Bosque in January and i am super excited. Let ma ask that boring old question, what lenses did you find most useful at this location?
Nov 7, 2019 07:54:16 #
For me, the 2 lens required are a modest wide angle, whatever you have, and the longest lens you have. And a tripod. There are 2 main "contexts" for shooting. One is set up with tripod and shooting birds...probably long periods of time without moving. The other is out of the window of a vehicle, or getting out of a vehicle and quickly shooting or setting up briefly, then moving on. It is also a good idea to be really happy and content with the lens you have and know/use well, and remember, "...thou shalt not lust after thy neighbor's longer lens...it maketh him not a better or happier photographer".
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DirkWill wrote:
If you've been considering when to visit the BdA, ... (show quote)
The final 2 images are my favorites.....thanks DirkWill.
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