Third bike ride in Sea Pines - II (Page 3): Thanks, Kathy, the pink of the spoonbill made that shot.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

AzPicLady wrote:

The big birds are very photogenic. The colours you got in the second image are really nice.

Thanks, Kathy, the pink of the spoonbill made that shot.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

moonhawk wrote:

Are you on-island now, Mike? Have you ever been to the boardwalk preserve in downtown Port Royal? nothing much there the other day, but in the Spring there is practically a nest on every other branch, and the boardwalk runs very close to them, separated by a little bit of the lake. Like Pinckney but many more birds and more variety.

Thanks, Dave, I am back home. I am familiar with Cyprus Wetlands in Port Royal. I got many excellent shots there last year taking advantage of the closeness of the birds.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Earnest Botello wrote:

Great series, Mike.

Thanks for your supportive comment, Earnest.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

imagemeister wrote:

Love the "gang" and the first GBH ! .......thanks for sharing 8-)

Thanks, Larry, ordinarily I do not get many group shots.

Lost Again Loc: Middle of nowhere Oregon

UTMike wrote:

I moved toward the corner of the little lake to get a better look at the group with the roseate spoonbills. They were there the day before and evidently get along. After finishing at the lake, I came across the GBH in the last two shots hanging out in the shade.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Great shots but the last shot is awesome.
Thanks for posting.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Lost Again wrote:

Great shots but the last shot is awesome.
Thanks for posting.

Thanks for looking and your encouraging comments. Sometimes shade can work for you.

Lost Again Loc: Middle of nowhere Oregon

Yes. Can't it, though?

Amator21 Loc: California

UTMike wrote:

I moved toward the corner of the little lake to get a better look at the group with the roseate spoonbills. They were there the day before and evidently get along. After finishing at the lake, I came across the GBH in the last two shots hanging out in the shade.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

All beautiful pictures. You manage to get images that I would think generally were seen only by the birds themselves.
Thank you!
Poul.

jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN

Another great fun set Mike. You seem to be enjoying your trip

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

UTMike wrote:

I moved toward the corner of the little lake to get a better look at the group with the roseate spoonbills. They were there the day before and evidently get along. After finishing at the lake, I came across the GBH in the last two shots hanging out in the shade.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

I sure love the way you capture these critters in the beautiful light

Not even a measly sparrow around here

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Amator21 wrote:

All beautiful pictures. You manage to get images that I would think generally were seen only by the birds themselves.
Thank you!
Poul.

Thank you, Poul, for your encouragement.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

jdtonkinson wrote:

Another great fun set Mike. You seem to be enjoying your trip

Thanks, Jim. It was a good trip, but I am three events behind in my processing.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

joecichjr wrote:

I sure love the way you capture these critters in ... (show quote)

Thanks, Joe, fall/winter migrations are starting.

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

UTMike wrote:

I moved toward the corner of the little lake to get a better look at the group with the roseate spoonbills. They were there the day before and evidently get along. After finishing at the lake, I came across the GBH in the last two shots hanging out in the shade.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

What a ride 👏

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

junglejim1949 wrote:

What a ride 👏

Thanks, Jim, a good place to ride.