Black Point Drive

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited April 29, 2010 in Wildlife
Hi y'all.

I've made some visits to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Reserve and here are a few captures from Black Point Drive.

a clapper rail
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a tern
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a greater yellow leg
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glossy ibis
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roseate spoonbills
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Harry
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  • Sachis2112Sachis2112 Registered Users Posts: 63 Big grins
    edited April 13, 2010
    Oh goodness! I LOVE the spoonbill with the wingtip on the water! Beautiful!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Major grins Rockledge, FL on the Space CoastPosts: 0 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2010
    +1, that was my thought too as soon as I saw the Spoonbill.

    Nice work Harry. Thanks for posting them.
  • alexfalexf Registered Users Posts: 436 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2010
    Nice set Harry!
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  • Mark EdellMark Edell Registered Users Posts: 672 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2010
    WOW!:wow #6 and #7 Rock! But #6 stands out head and shoulders above the rest IMHO. Well done harry!
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  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2010
    I love the Spoonbill shots harry! Great set. clap.gif The greater yellow leg shot is very nice too.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 14, 2010
    Sachis2112 wrote:
    Oh goodness! I LOVE the spoonbill with the wingtip on the water! Beautiful!

    Thank you Sachi.
    Harry
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2010
    Excellent set, Harry. Wish I could have stayed another day, and did the Blackpoint drive.
    Glenn

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2010
    Like 'em all, Harry.thumb.gif

    The Spoonbills are fantastic, with the first one belonging on the wall!iloveyou.gif
  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited April 16, 2010
    you still are nailing those shots old guy thumb.gif
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  • Cousin MadnessCousin Madness Registered Users Posts: 79 Big grins
    edited April 18, 2010
    Been there a few times Harry, a very relaxing place and not too much traffic. Had to keep an eye open for the Alligators laying by the side of the water. We have a condo at Cocoa Beach and visit every November.

    Love the Roseate Spoonbill shots. I don't think I got close enough to one to see it with this much detail.

    Great job.


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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2010
    Jim K wrote:
    +1, that was my thought too as soon as I saw the Spoonbill.

    Nice work Harry. Thanks for posting them.

    Thanks JIm and hopefully we will get a chance to shoot together soon.
    Harry
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 21, 2010
    Very nice series, Harry. Those spoonbills always steal the show.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2010
    alexf wrote:
    Nice set Harry!

    Thanks Alex. Hope to see you soon.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 22, 2010
    Mark Edell wrote:
    WOW!:wow #6 and #7 Rock! But #6 stands out head and shoulders above the rest IMHO. Well done harry!

    Thanks Mark, spoonbills make great subjects.
    Harry
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  • angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2010
    kdog wrote:
    Very nice series, Harry. Those spoonbills always steal the show.
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    tom wise
  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited April 24, 2010
    LOVE those Rosies
    Nice Work
    Best Regards
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 25, 2010
    Giphsub wrote:
    I love the Spoonbill shots harry! Great set. clap.gif The greater yellow leg shot is very nice too.

    Thanks Mike
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 25, 2010
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Excellent set, Harry. Wish I could have stayed another day, and did the Blackpoint drive.

    Thanks Glenn and don't sweat missing Black Point. Its been very hit and miss there this year.
    Harry
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    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!"
  • stephenoachsstephenoachs Registered Users Posts: 19 Big grins
    edited April 25, 2010
    Really nice series...but I can't help marvel at the 5th one with the wingtip touching the water. That last one is tack (ouch) sharp!
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  • grimacegrimace Registered Users Posts: 1,537 Major grins
    edited April 25, 2010
    Beautiful looking series Harry!!
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2010
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Like 'em all, Harry.thumb.gif

    The Spoonbills are fantastic, with the first one belonging on the wall!iloveyou.gif

    Thanks Ric, its always a pleasure to be able to get some spoonbill images.
    Harry
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    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!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2010
    jwear wrote:
    you still are nailing those shots old guy thumb.gif

    Thanks Jeff, i'm doing Ok for an old fart. :rutt
    Harry
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    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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