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Jul 1, 2023 14:04:12   #
dreff Loc: Bow, WA
 
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Jul 1, 2023 14:19:15   #
mikedent Loc: Florida
 
Nalu wrote:
We stayed at the Top of the World hotel but it was booked. This time of the year there are a bunch of birders/photographers, so at least for June, you need to get your reservations early. There is of coarse other lodging, but you would have to check it out. There are quite a few places to eat in town, but don’t expect any 5 star eateries. There is also a pretty well supplied grocery store. If you are one to like a cocktail in the the evening, understand that Barrow is a dry town, no bars or places to buy alcohol. Some carefully pack their favorite in the checked luggage, but I would definitely consider a plastic container. So, yes, there are plenty of places to stay. As far as finding the birds, I would definitely go with a guide. What is interesting is that the guides, there are several this time of the year, all know one another so they share each day what birds they have seen and where. With that communication your chances of finding all the species in the area. So, highly recommended, but be prepared for the elements and bring your long lenses. I did all of my shooting with a 600mm prime with converters on a full frame body. I took a 70-200 and 24-105 but hardly took them out of the bag. Our guide, Bryan Holiday, has historically been a full frame shooter, but lately he has been trying out an Olympus OM. Each camera system has their advantages/disadvantage, but Bryan is very pleased with what Olympus has to offer right now. Definitely easier to travel with. An interesting destination, but if your want to be close to the tundra and have reasonable accommodations, its a great trip.
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Jul 1, 2023 14:21:07   #
mikedent Loc: Florida
 
Thanks for this info! Hope we can get there soon. Did not know town was "dry". Maybe good local foods to make up for that.

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Jul 1, 2023 14:40:00   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
Nalu wrote:
If you are going to go the the arctic in the summer, you have to try to find these guys. The boys were just hanging out, waiting for the females. We saw 4.



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Jul 1, 2023 19:11:10   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
Nalu wrote:
If you are going to go the the arctic in the summer, you have to try to find these guys. The boys were just hanging out, waiting for the females. We saw 4.


Wonderful pose!

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Jul 1, 2023 19:44:43   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
Fantastic image Frank.

Don

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Jul 1, 2023 21:43:44   #
Bret P Loc: California
 
Stunning!

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Jul 1, 2023 22:59:21   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
Great catch Frank...
Ron.

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Jul 2, 2023 14:19:26   #
dj moore Loc: Florida panhandle
 
Nice

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Jul 4, 2023 17:04:20   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
Very nice

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Aug 10, 2023 09:37:21   #
Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado
 
OMG, love this!

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