Merlin
Nov 6, 2023 07:36:59 #
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rockdog wrote:
Very nice, the dragon gives scale,
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Rockdog, nice to hear from you. It appeared that the Merlin bit off and swallowed little chunks of the dragonfly in all their scaly glory. I’m going to have to research dragonfly anatomy now. Take care and keep,shooting. jak
Nov 6, 2023 08:34:30 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Thank you for a wonderful series of the Merlin. Well done.
Dennis
Dennis
Thanks for viewing and taking the time to write. Have a great week. jak
Nov 6, 2023 08:36:08 #
Sinewsworn wrote:
Great series!
Thank you, Sinewsworn. Have a great week. Get out there and make some great images. jak
Nov 6, 2023 08:37:54 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Thanks for sharing, Manglesphoto. Much appreciated. Have a creative week. jak
Nov 6, 2023 09:39:33 #
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Nov 6, 2023 11:49:10 #
jak86094 wrote:
During our monthly bird survey of Pond 1 at San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine on Friday morning, we were pleasantly surprised when we sighted a beautiful Merlin perched high in a tree, enjoying a meal of dragonfly. It flushed and returned six times. It seemed to be following us as we walked the path between Ponds 1 and 2. I have never had such a prolonged or close view of this species, which is a rarity at this location. Hope you enjoy the attached. jak
These are really cool, Jak. Fantastic opportunity capture.
Bubba
Nov 6, 2023 12:15:24 #
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jak86094 wrote:
Hey Mike. Great to hear from you. Glad you liked the pics. Mostly luck and taking lots of pictures of a beautiful subject. Have a great week. jak
I think that your luck has a lot to do with experience and preparation, jak. Good shooting!
Nov 6, 2023 16:08:48 #
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Nov 6, 2023 19:20:01 #
jak86094, I don't remember any UHH posting a photo of a Merlin previously. No. 4 of the Merlin is my favorite. Thanks for your post.
Nov 6, 2023 19:34:14 #
hettmoe wrote:
Really, very nice!
That's very kind, hettmoe. Thank you. Have a great week. jak
Nov 6, 2023 19:35:42 #
artesdecobo wrote:
These are really cool, Jak. Fantastic opportunity capture.
Bubba
Bubba
Bubba, thanks so much. It was cool...to see and get such a great opportunity to photograph this Merlin. I've seen a few over the years, but none so close up or attractive. Have a great week. jak
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