Posts: Jimjay | Ugly Hedgehog

angela k wrote:

They are beginning to flock to you Jim!!! Awesome shots and the feather detail on the baby is beautiful!! He/she is growing in leaps and bounds!!
Enjoyable set!
:thumbup: :thumbup: :-D

LOL Just call me the Sandhill Whisperer!!! I can't even spell "grow" and they still come to me......Thanks, Angela.

May 10, 2015 18:06:52 #

gregoryd45 wrote:

Great shots Jimjay, really getting big, and getting some color change, very well done

Thanks for looking and commenting, Gregory. You know it's alwys appreciated.

May 10, 2015 17:12:55 #

ebbote wrote:

He is getting there Jim.

Thanks, Ebbote. Probably not too much longer. His wings are looking very strong now.

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May 10, 2015 14:41:14 #

Went by yesterday and could not find my birds. Today I spotted them across the pond, too far to shoot. When they saw me they immediately started toward me and ended up about 15 feet away where I got these shots. They do not like missing a photo op........The download tells the story......

5 shots

Nikon D7100 with 55-300 lens.

(Download)

(Download)

Ok, so it's not a sandhill. But it's MY thread......

May 10, 2015 06:25:04 #

patrick43 wrote:

Wonderful, JimJay. How much longer until s/he starts to take off and fly?
patrick

LOL I'm supposed to know that? Thanks for looking and commenting anyway........

May 9, 2015 16:51:25 #

nanaval wrote:

Great shots

Thanks for stopping in, nanaval, and for the the nice comment.

May 8, 2015 18:23:44 #

angela k wrote:

:thumbup: :thumbup:
I had a feeling she was feeding them potato chips.... you can't just eat one!!

:thumbup: :thumbup:

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May 8, 2015 18:23:08 #

rlaugh wrote:

What a great set of shots!!

Thanks for stopping in, rlaugh. Always appreciate your looking and commenting.

May 8, 2015 18:20:48 #

Bob Yankle wrote:

Great series Jimjay. Talk about being one with nature, I think you've defined it for us.

Thanks, Bob. Glad you like my shots. It's always appreciated.

May 8, 2015 18:19:11 #

Sylvias wrote:

Wonderful shots, love the last one. :thumbup: :-)

Thanks, Sylvia. Your comments are always appreciated. I've never seen these guys in a parking lot before. Just had to take that shot.......

May 8, 2015 18:16:22 #

gregoryd45 wrote:

Great shots Jimjay, they sure do grow fast , love the detail and colors, very well done.

Thanks, Gregory. You know I always appreciate your comments.

May 8, 2015 18:15:03 #

stevesottl wrote:

Nicely done.

Thanks for looking and for the great comment, Steve.

May 8, 2015 18:13:13 #

angela k wrote:

He/she is getting big!! Great set Jim!
Question.... Do they usually have only one baby and what's the story with the last shot..... Are these different, tame birds? :-D

The most babies I've ever seen was two, and one of them disappeared fairly quickly. Probably a hawk or a gator. LOL These birds are afraid of nothing. My shots are mostly within 15 to 20 feet. The shopping center birds are not the same ones, but I doubt they are tame. I was just driving through the parking lot and there they were.....Just had to take a shot.....That lady was having a ball, feeding them potato chips.

Thanks for looking and commenting. It's always appreciated.

May 8, 2015 18:01:41 #

gwr wrote:

Really nice set. Gary

Thanks for the nice comment, Gary.

May 8, 2015 18:00:51 #

merrytexan wrote:

Splendid series jimjay!

Thanks, MT. It's appreciated as always.