Birds from Black Point Wildlife Drive
Mar 26, 2023 14:51:49 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Thanks, Jack. I think I agree with you. About the Little Blue and the Sora anyway. I humbly think the Little Blue shot is one of my very best, ever! I REALLY like that shot!! Not sure about the Willet, this guy just seems a lot bigger than that. But I remember being wrong, -once-. I was hoping that one time cured me of that nonsense, once and for all! 
Yeah I remember that feeling once, I thought I made a mistake but I didn't.
In this case you are right. Check the wing pattern in the second shot, that's diagnostic for WilletsMar 26, 2023 16:17:34 #
johnny1950 wrote:
All great shots Keith. My favorites are the first and last. The first the reflection makes the shot along with great color and composition. The last was like he posed for you with the wing spread. You had a great day.
Johnny
Johnny
Thanks, Johnny! I agree and yes, we had a great day!
Mar 26, 2023 16:20:53 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Yeah I remember that feeling once, I thought I made a mistake but I didn't. In this case you are right. Check the wing pattern in the second shot, that's diagnostic for Willets
In this case you are right. Check the wing pattern in the second shot, that's diagnostic for Willets Thanks, Jack! Yeah, I rechecked the Bird Guide. We are all right because we participated!! Medals on the way!!Mar 26, 2023 17:53:32 #
slcarn
Loc: Draper, Utah USA
Retired CPO wrote:
Went to Black Point Friday morning with a fellow H... (show quote)
Beautiful photos, as usual. Numbers 4 and 5 are, according to my Merlin Bird ID app, Western Willet. They are paler and gayer than the Eastern Willet.
Steve
Mar 26, 2023 18:47:34 #
slcarn wrote:
Beautiful photos, as usual. Numbers 4 and 5 are, according to my Merlin Bird ID app, Western Willet. They are paler and gayer than the Eastern Willet.
Steve
Steve
A bit odd since the photos are from Florida. Maybe they got lost! But I'm going to use that as the reason I didn't recognize them!
Thank you, Steve!
Mar 27, 2023 00:29:08 #
Mar 27, 2023 02:04:13 #
Photoladybon
Loc: Long Island
Retired CPO wrote:
Went to Black Point Friday morning with a fellow H... (show quote)
Beautiful captures. Thanks for sharing.
Mar 27, 2023 07:05:04 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Went to Black Point Friday morning with a fellow H... (show quote)
Mucho thanks for a great time and the pleasure was mine! I've been been crazy busy with family and will be at Orlando Wetlands this morning. They built a boardwalk since my last trip.
There is no excuse for hiding the Kingfisher and your lovely CO should straighten you out and confine you to riding in the back seat with your baby!
See you next time! Maybe Lake Apopka will be on the agenda, but Black Point always works well.Mar 27, 2023 07:53:53 #
dagardner wrote:
Great shot showing the beautiful underwing pattern of a WILLET.
Thanks !!
Mar 27, 2023 07:54:27 #
Photoladybon wrote:
Beautiful captures. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. My pleasure!
Mar 27, 2023 07:55:31 #
Mar 27, 2023 08:02:51 #
DaveO wrote:
Mucho thanks for a great time and the pleasure was... (show quote)
Thanks Dave! I hope your mother is well.Riding in the back seat with Coco is doable, but then Judy would be responsible for not missing anything photo worthy!
Black Point is a good wildlife drive, but we both prefer Lake Apopka. We will be there all next month before we head out again in search of whatever we are in search of! Cooler weather if nothing else!
I hope you get something good at Orlando Wetlands!!
Mar 27, 2023 09:37:11 #
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Mar 27, 2023 14:31:51 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Went to Black Point Friday morning with a fellow H... (show quote)
4 & 5 = Willets.
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