I saw a Sora: This adult Sora was a first time sighting for me. Back in September I heard one had been spotted at Santee Lakes. After a half dozen visits to the Lakes since then I...

jkm757 Loc: San Diego, Ca.

This adult Sora was a first time sighting for me. Back in September I heard one had been spotted at Santee Lakes. After a half dozen visits to the Lakes since then I finally saw it last Friday morning.

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jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Great find and captures

rwm283main Loc: Terryville, CT

Well documented. Great photos. Thanks for sharing.

WDCash Loc: Milford, Delaware, USA

jkm757 wrote:

This adult Sora was a first time sighting for me. Back in September I heard one had been spotted at Santee Lakes. After a half dozen visits to the Lakes since then I finally saw it last Friday morning.

Congratulations!
Its alwayse most rewarding when we work for a win

And you scored big. These are very fine images. I love the reflections

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

GOOD shots of this elusive bird ! .....thanks for sharing

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Excellent set, Joe!

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Great job with these somewhat rare birds!

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Beautiful set of what can be a difficult target

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

An outstanding set.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

jkm757 wrote:

This adult Sora was a first time sighting for me. Back in September I heard one had been spotted at Santee Lakes. After a half dozen visits to the Lakes since then I finally saw it last Friday morning.

Great set!!!

artesdecobo

jkm757 wrote:

This adult Sora was a first time sighting for me. Back in September I heard one had been spotted at Santee Lakes. After a half dozen visits to the Lakes since then I finally saw it last Friday morning.

Wonderful set, Joe. Great captures of this secretive bird in its habitat. Love the reflection shots.

Bubba

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

jkm757 wrote:

This adult Sora was a first time sighting for me. Back in September I heard one had been spotted at Santee Lakes. After a half dozen visits to the Lakes since then I finally saw it last Friday morning.

Outstanding shots of a beautiful, nonplussed subject

jkm757 Loc: San Diego, Ca.

Much thanks to everyone for looking and for the comments and compliments.

CCPhotoist Loc: Cape Cod

Nice shots.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Nicely captured.