UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

This set of birds shows photos from along the north portion of the auto route that circles the main pond at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. The avocet photos were from my 100 - 400mm lens on my A9 because the birds were too close to use the 600 mm.

The shot of the mother bird and babies caused a traffic jam. The mother would fly to the left if I (and the car behind) tried to pass. It took a long time following her until I could get her brood and her far enough to the right that we could pass.

I have again done my best to identify the birds, but corrections are welcome.

White face ibis

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White face ibis

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American avocet

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American avocet

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Grebe

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Momma and babies

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Not quite a mallard

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The mate

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Unhappy with me egret

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bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Very good set!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nice variety, Mike. Another fine set.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks for looking and your kind comment.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Ken, the wet Spring made the refuge a go to spot.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Great, but Four is superb 🆒🆒🆒🆒🆒

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Joe. That pair of avocets was very laid back. I stopped my car and got out and they just walked around me and the car. These are their best shots.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Great set Mike ! Love 'em all .......thanks for sharing

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks for looking and your encouraging comments, Larry.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

These are great, Mike! Addictive, isn't it?!!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Thanks, Chief. There were so many great photo ops.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Nice set Mike!

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Fabulous set, Mike. Love that you captured a broad variety; the Avocet portraits are beautiful.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Looks like you had a great day.

Dennis

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series, Mike.