Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Thanks very much, Vince, I appreciate it!

kseawel

Great photos! I live near there. When we’re these taken? Thanks.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Thank you! Taken two days ago. My second post was taken yesterday.

kseawel

Wow! Just saw your second post. Those are terrific photos! Can you tell me what time of day you took them? Can you give me an idea how to find the two nesting areas? Thanks so much!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

This is what he just told me
No, you can't get past the fence. But somebody has peeled the top of the fence down so a reasonably tall person can shoot over the top.
There was a lady there who brought a step stool that was tall enough for her to shoot over the top of the un-peeled section of the fence. We brought a six foot ladder this morning. I could stand on the second step and brace myself and used the top step to steady the camera and it worked great!
There are No Trespassing signs on the fence but you don't need to get any closer. You will be about 40/50 feet or so from the birds. The birds aren't visible behind the trees to the casual observer, you locate them by the sounds. As you go into the area they are on the right side with room to park in front of the fence, on the grass and off the street. The brush is short along the fence where the observation point is and visibility is unobstructed. You will be facing east so late afternoon will be good light, but we went in the morning and with good sunshades on the lenses, we did really well. See my latest post!

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Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

Nice set to show off those baby birds!! Great navigator you have in your better half Chief, nice going to find this gem of a place!
The first and third really stand out for me!!
Rob

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Sure, I can try. I only know of one nesting area. Go from Embassy to Shoppers Way. It takes you behind the stores. You will have to listen for the bird sounds because they aren't visible through the trees except for a small gap where the brush has been cut short. They are on the right when you turn on to Shoppers Way. Bring a short ladder or step stool so you will have some clearance to see lower down toward the water from the top of the fence. Some of the nests are pretty low, almost on the water. I wanted some back light so the light would show the lacey breeding plumage so we went in the morning around 9AM on the second visit. You will be facing east so after noon will give you light from behind your shoulder. Our GPS did a good job finding the place YMMV.
I hope this helps.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Thanks, cloudhopper!!

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Thanks, Rob. Yeah she comes in pretty handy But the GPS did all the work!
My later post has better light and better photos!

kseawel

Thank you!

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

You are more than welcome. Good luck!

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Nice captures

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Thank you, topcat! I appreciate it.