Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

DsrtVW

The Wednesday Before Christmas was the first of 3 photo blind draws that I have. It was a good day lots of Birds once the sun came up and they came in from feeding. It was raining up until Sunrise. Then drizzled a bit and had some fog and breaks in the clouds but what sun there was, seemed to be every where but in my area. Fill flash was used but it was a challenge because the slot that you can shoot though is not tall enough for the flash mounted on the camera. Had to hold it at the side of the lens good thing Nikon has CLS that allows you to control it wireless.

1.Northern Shoveler Pair

2. Pintail, Wigeon, Gadwall, Eurasion Wigeon


3.American Pipit


4.Gadwall Pair


5.Pintail Pair


6.Snow Geese coming in


7.Snow Pair


8.More Snows


Snow Goose Video about 75 to 100 yds from blind
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Brian_S

nice captures Chris! #4, nice lighting and great detail, #7 is great with one goose with wing tips up and the other down

PGM

I'll say it was a good day! Great shots. I especially like #4, 5, and 7. Best, Pam

DsrtVW

Thanks Brian and Pam it was a really good day. I apologize for the noise on the video I need to get an external mic it would get rid of the squeaking chair. Or edit , also I am not sure on the video posting to not make it run on its own when you open the thread. I am going to have to research it.