Virginia Rail

GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
edited May 15, 2005 in Wildlife
Today I ran into a pro photographer friend of mine and she invited me to join her watching a naturalist at the local refuge tag and release some birds. I agreed.

He was catching Rails and Snipes. It was cool to talk to him about what he was doing.

He tagged this Virginia Rail and released it.

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We were also lucky enough to see this American Bittern. The pro was so happy she was almost jumpin up and down.

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http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/

Comments

  • Eric&SusanEric&Susan Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited May 14, 2005
    That first one is so sharp!! Great pic.


    Eric
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  • KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited May 14, 2005
    Hi Greaper,

    Well done on the first image... quite beautiful!
    Regards,
    Kirwin
  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2005
    I thought snipes you only found when camping :D great shot clean close up ,today i shot this little bird i only see from afar and never get it to stand out side the brush D-- birds the close up is clap.gifthumb.gif
    Jeff W

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  • MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2005
    That first pic is just beautiful, love the shallow DOF and the colors! clap.gifthumb.gif We have bitterns up here too, and I can't wait to get out and start trying! Thanks for sharing these! clap.gif


    AJ
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 15, 2005
    Hey Brian,

    Wow, that first shot is so good!!!! clap.gif Thanks for sharing it.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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