photoartflightMuskrat Swimby Panorama
Posted on May 31, 2015
I was at a local Nature Preserve looking for Dragonflies, when a Muskrat swam by where I was setup. I had a 400mm lens on so I could not get the whole muskrat in one shot. I quickly shot 3 shots to make a panorama to get the tail in. I was also working to get the water wake to be symmetrical so the water wake lined up as closely as possible.
Muskrat Single Image with tail under water
Palm Warbler At The Celery Farm
Posted on May 1, 2015
There was also some Palm Warblers when we were there. We noticed them right before we left. This one flew on the ground in front of us and was scurrying around. I was able to get a few shots before it flew off into the tree branches. 
Female Wood Duck Eyeing Duck Box
Posted on April 27, 2015
This pair of Wood ducks were checking out this Wood Duck Box at the local Nature Preserve. We noticed the female was really trying to go in, but having great difficulty getting in the box. She tried multiple times before swimming off. We noticed after watching that she was missing one foot which probably made it difficult to get in the box. She tried flying in and almost made it then fell away from the opening. We were thinking a Snapping Turtle probably got her foot as they were swimming around. The pair swam off and we are not sure if she tried again at a later time.
Diving Osprey
Posted on April 6, 2015
I was at the local Nature Preserve when an Osprey flew in. Seems a little early here for an Osprey, but was happy to see one. It was a very overcast day, but still got a few splashes as the Osprey dove into the Lake, along with some exits out of the Lake. Interesting to see the sequence of flying out of the lake. Also the usual shaking off the water once airborne. The Osprey never got a fish, but tried multiple times. Here are some images from a few of the attempts. 
Early Morning Flight Against Autumn Sky
Posted on December 7, 2014
Early morning Canada Geese and Great Blue Heron fly out against an Autumn Sky.
Wood Ducks With Autumn Color
Posted on December 4, 2014
A series of images of Wood Ducks with a colorful Fall background.
Mute Swan Take-Off
Posted on November 24, 2014
Mute Swans are a large heavy bird, so it takes a while for them to take-off. I was going through files from the archives and thought this was interesting. I usually see them from a side view taking off. So when this one took off heading towards me, it was a great different view. The splashing, feet flapping and the distance it took to get into the air was amazing. Then it made a pass in front of me with the wings making that cool whooshing sound. I liked the early morning light backlighting the wings!
More Little Green Herons
Posted on November 15, 2014
Still going through files from the archives, getting images I overlooked. Here are some more Little Green Herons from the Celery Farm Natural Area. There used to be quite a few Little Green Herons there, but this year they were definitely down in numbers. They were still present, but the numerous presence of Greenies that used to be there was definitely missing. And they were definitely more distant than previous years.
Little Green Heron Eyeing Dragonflies for a Meal. Canon EOS1D MkIII, Canon 400mm f/4 DO IS lens, w/ Canon 1.4X Teleconverter, f/10, 1/640, ISO 500. Featured Image – Canon EOS 1D MkIII, Canon 400mm f/4 DO IS lens, Canon 2X Teleconverter, f/14 to help crispen up lens with 2X Teleconverter, 1/80 sec., -1 exp. comp., ISO 400.
Splashing Mute Swan
Posted on November 15, 2014
I was going through my archives and found these photos of a Mute Swan splashing in the water. It was splashing for quite a while. Here are a few images from that sequence.
Splashing Mute Swan. Canon EOS 1D MkIII, Canon 400mm f/4 ID DO lens, Canon 1.4X Teleconverter, f/11 @ 1/2000 sec to stop action, -1 stop exposure compensation because of white Swan in Bright sunlight, ISO 400. Same exposure for all images. These are just a few out the 100 images or so in a 4 minute time frame.
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