Birds at the Beach
Sep 17, 2020 11:15:58 #
For the first two weeks of September, we were fortunate to spend time on Fire Island, the barrier beach off the south shore of Long Island. Naturally, I got out every morning to see what the birds might be doing. The island hosts the shoreline, obviously, but also a mixed pine and deciduous woodlands along the interior to the island. In addition to the local birds, we had a few migrants passing through.
I took several thousand shots over the time, but I'm pleased to present some of my better captures.
Enjoy!
I took several thousand shots over the time, but I'm pleased to present some of my better captures.
Enjoy!
Gray Catbird
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Great Egret
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Merlin
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Nashville Warbler
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Great Black-backed Gull
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Osprey with Breakfast
Sep 17, 2020 11:25:52 #
Excellent photos and lucky you...the third one is a Merlin, don't often see them!! 
Sep 17, 2020 11:33:41 #
The gull framed by the wave is really engaging! Nice series, but that image, I believe, is a standout!
Sep 17, 2020 11:35:09 #
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Sep 17, 2020 12:05:12 #
jederick wrote:
Excellent photos and lucky you...the third one is a Merlin, don't often see them!!
Thanks. I posted these before I realized that I had not labeled the pics. I have only seen Merlins in September, but in different places!
Sep 17, 2020 12:06:37 #
tommystrat wrote:
The gull framed by the wave is really engaging! Nice series, but that image, I believe, is a standout!
I agree. Do you know how many times that I had to get that bird to fly by before I could get the wave just right?
Sep 17, 2020 12:29:32 #
Sep 17, 2020 12:40:26 #
My fave is the Catbird. Very clean image. Stay well and keep on posting, since you've got a lot to play with in post!
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Sep 17, 2020 21:26:41 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great series.
Thank you, Earnest!
Sep 17, 2020 21:27:29 #
JRiepe wrote:
Nice shots.
Thanks! You keep pressing the trigger, some will come out...
Sep 17, 2020 21:27:55 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent set! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Mike!
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