Birds from last Monday...

Dottie and I went to the marsh at Circle B Bar Reserve on Monday morning. The day was beautiful with the temperatures cooling down, the light was wonderful. While the previous week the White Ibis were there in great numbers this week the Snowy Egrets had moved in. C&C welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Limpkin

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Glossy Ibis

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Snowy Egret

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Snowies in flight... it amazes me to see how a bird with such a long neck when not flying folds the neck up into a streamlined position for flight. I would venture to say if studied it would be a perfect aerodynamic position.

#1

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#2

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#3

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#4 Landing with the legs, feet and neck extended for the drag to slow down and head positioned to see better.

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Hi Joe,

All beautiful, as always. The 3rd image of the snow egret is extra special for me.

Alright already, you and Dotty went birding on Monday and captured some great pictures, as you usually accomplish, but...what about Tuesday. :D

You manage to turn a location into what seems like a studio. It is difficult to imagine better images of these birds. So sharp and well-exposed. Do you often crop much for these, Joe, or are you close enough with your 300 to get a lot of your frame filled with these great creatures?

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Originally Posted by Christina S

Hi Joe,

All beautiful, as always. The 3rd image of the snow egret is extra special for me.

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Hello Christina, thank you for viewing and commenting, always appreciated.

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Originally Posted by chauncey

Alright already, you and Dotty went birding on Monday and captured some great pictures, as you usually accomplish, but...what about Tuesday. :D

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Hmmm, Tuesday... let me see. The day began with a doctor's appointment. Then the rest of the day was doing house chores and working up images. Thanks for viewing and commenting Chauncey, much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Downrigger

You manage to turn a location into what seems like a studio. It is difficult to imagine better images of these birds. So sharp and well-exposed. Do you often crop much for these, Joe, or are you close enough with your 300 to get a lot of your frame filled with these great creatures?

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Hello Mark, thank you for viewing and commenting. I think the best way I can answer your question is to post the untouched originals, straight out of the camera.

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Thanks very much, Joe. These underline that great images start with great captures. Helps me understand where I need to head.

Great series, Joe. I am glad you dont have snow in Florida (neither do I :D), so I can expect birds still coming from your part! Cheers,

Super shots as usual and always a delight to see (and be envious/jealous about :) )

Oh dear, your at it again. Another set of great images. No. 3 is a stunner.

Hi Joe:
Proving once again that you are aces with BIFs. Well done.

Glad to see your untouched stuff Joe . Another viewer put it well with " helps me see which way I need to go.

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Great series, Joe. I am glad you dont have snow in Florida (neither do I :D), so I can expect birds still coming from your part! Cheers,

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Hello Otavio, thank you for your comments. Yes, you can expect to see birds all winter. From now through April is the best time for birds in Florida.

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Super shots as usual and always a delight to see (and be envious/jealous about :) )

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Thanks Bobo, your viewing and comments are always appreciated.

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Originally Posted by John 2

Oh dear, your at it again. Another set of great images. No. 3 is a stunner.

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Hello John, thank you for viewing and commenting. I appreciate you taking time to do so.

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Originally Posted by kaneohebud

Hi Joe:
Proving once again that you are aces with BIFs. Well done.

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Hello Bud, thank you for your comment... much appreciated.

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Glad to see your untouched stuff Joe . Another viewer put it well with " helps me see which way I need to go.

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Thanks James, the white ones were right on the borderline to use or bin. I prefer to be closer like the first one with the Limpkin.

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...From now through April is the best time for birds in Florida.

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...the same here, too. Summer starts on December, 21th, but it's already hot here (actually, it is hot all the year). Last Friday we had a temperature of around 40ºC (104ºF)!

Regards,

I viewed your serious with awe. Just starting to get into photographing birds and I jumped for joy this morning when I actually captured a chickadee in flight. No comparison at all to this wonderful set!