A lucky day at San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine, CA
Oct 2, 2021 14:51:48 #
Each month, a stalwart group of the Sea and Sage Audubon chapter in Irvine, CA do bird surveys at several great locations. Yesterday was our monthly survey of the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary where my partner and I were assigned to gather a list of the species and numbers of birds found in and around just one of the ponds. We sighted over 40 species in about 2-1/4 hours, including these two which I was lucky to catch in flight. All were shot using a Nikon D500 and Nikkor 200-500 mm telezoom. They were processed using Lightroom Classic followed by the most recent update of Topaz Denoise AI. I've been practicing my BIF skills...hopefully the extra practice shows. Hope you enjoy.
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Brown Pelican takeoff
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Brown Pelican takeoff #2
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Brown Pelican takeoff #3
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Brown Pelican soaring overhead
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Northern Harrier
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Northern Harrier #2
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Oct 2, 2021 15:09:38 #
jak86094 wrote:
Each month, a stalwart group of the Sea and Sage A... (show quote)
Great shots of majestic specimens
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Oct 2, 2021 15:14:31 #
joecichjr wrote:
Great shots of majestic specimens
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Thanks very much, Joe. I appreciate the kind comment. Yes, they were both very majestic and I was lucky to capture their beauty on camera. jak
Oct 2, 2021 15:17:51 #
Oct 2, 2021 15:44:12 #
Another excellent set, jak! Thanks for taking the time to volunteer in assisting in the important Audubon work.
Oct 2, 2021 16:14:20 #
quixdraw wrote:
Good ones, well done!
Many thanks, QuickDraw. Take care and good shooting. jak
Oct 2, 2021 16:17:17 #
UTMike wrote:
Another excellent set, jak! Thanks for taking the time to volunteer in assisting in the important Audubon work.
Mike, thanks very much. The birding with others helps locate good subjects for the camera. The two hobbies support each other. It’s lots of fun with some very nice people.
Oct 2, 2021 16:49:16 #
Oct 3, 2021 02:02:04 #
kpmac wrote:
A fine set.
Thank you very much, kpmac. I was lucky to be at the right place at the right time…decent light, lots of action. Take good care and have a creative and productive week. jak
Oct 3, 2021 06:17:40 #
You got some great shots, and San Joaquin Marsh sounds like a great spot. Congratulations.
Oct 3, 2021 07:47:41 #
ClarkJohnson wrote:
You got some great shots, and San Joaquin Marsh sounds like a great spot. Congratulations.
Thank you, Clark. Yes, San Joaquin Marsh is a gem. We’re lucky to have it. Take care and have a great week. jak
Oct 3, 2021 17:55:39 #
Very very nice! I'm tempted to say it's because of the fine combination of camera and lens, but that's about 80% photographer and the rest practice and gear. Did I say very NICE?
Oct 3, 2021 23:58:05 #
Oct 5, 2021 02:49:10 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Very very nice! I'm tempted to say it's because of the fine combination of camera and lens, but that's about 80% photographer and the rest practice and gear. Did I say very NICE?
Many thanks, Retired CPO. Sometimes you just get lucky. I've been working on my BIF technique so I was kind of looking for opportunities...just lucky to have captured these. Practice, practice, practice! Take care and have a wonderful week. jak
Oct 5, 2021 02:50:05 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Beautiful set!
Many thanks, Cindy. Hope you are well and enjoying early Autumn. Take care and have a creative and productive week. jak
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