Fort DeSoto

raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
edited May 23, 2011 in Wildlife
I went to Fort Desoto for easter weekend, along with everyone else.

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1. Long-billed Curlew

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2. Wilson's Plover with small crab

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3. Reddish Egret all fluffed up.

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4. Fishing

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5. White morph shows up

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6. Reddish Egret posing


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7. Portrait

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8. Cape May Warbler

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9. Time to go!
Glenn

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  • Dennis KaczorDennis Kaczor Registered Users Posts: 2,413 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2011
    Very nice captures and I have to say that this was one of my favorite places to go when heading south.
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  • ITPeteITPete Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited April 28, 2011
    Very nice captures.

    Glad to see someone else takes advantage of the wonderful birds at Fort Desoto. Reminds me I need to get back out there again soon.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2011
    Outstanding especially the white morph captures. clap.gif
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2011
    What a beautiful series, Glenn! Best, Pam
  • MikeAldrichMikeAldrich Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2011
    Excellent work! #3 is awesome!
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  • ashruggedashrugged Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2011
    Great Set Glenn. I have been trying for a year to get shot like # 4, and the close up of the white morph, wow
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 28, 2011
    Smokin' set, Glenn. Wow, what a haul. :wow
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  • bigpixbigpix Registered Users Posts: 371 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2011
    ...... wonderful series
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  • Wicked_DarkWicked_Dark Registered Users Posts: 1,138 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2011
    #4 is terrific, the shade technique isn't one I see too often in bird photos.
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2011
    Excellent set, Glenn clap.gif
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited April 29, 2011
    Nicely done Glenn. Great variety of birds you found and captured. Ft. Desot is a wonderful place and the birds are usually very cooperative. Too bad it's not closer to me.. I'd visit a lot more. I'll just have to do with the osprey nests. :-) Keep up the good work.
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  • IraRunyanIraRunyan Registered Users Posts: 1,013 Major grins
    edited April 30, 2011
    Outstanding captures of the White Morph!
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2011
    Dennis Kaczor wrote: »
    Very nice captures and I have to say that this was one of my favorite places to go when heading south.

    Thanks Dennis! I really like shooting there too. Unfortunately it was swamped for Easter holiday.
    ITPete wrote: »
    Very nice captures.

    Glad to see someone else takes advantage of the wonderful birds at Fort Desoto. Reminds me I need to get back out there again soon.

    Thanks! Was hoping for more migrants though!
    Harryb wrote: »
    Outstanding especially the white morph captures. clap.gif

    Thanks Harry! The white morph was a first for me.
    Glenn

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  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2011
    see this is that arty stuff but he always gets his shirt dirty rolleyes1.gif
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2011
    PGM wrote: »
    What a beautiful series, Glenn! Best, Pam

    Thanks Pam!

    MikeAldrich wrote: »
    Excellent work! #3 is awesome!

    Thanks Mike!
    ashrugged wrote: »
    Great Set Glenn. I have been trying for a year to get shot like # 4, and the close up of the white morph, wow

    Thanks! The white morph was quite a treat for me!
    Glenn

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  • vaudvaud Registered Users Posts: 46 Big grins
    edited May 6, 2011
    Very nice shots... I especially like the portrait #7 pic.
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 7, 2011
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    Very nice.
  • JohnDCJohnDC Registered Users Posts: 379 Major grins
    edited May 7, 2011
    Hi Glenn,
    Very nice shots. Seems to me you have a lot more photo opportunities there in Florida than in your old stomping grounds in So Cal, where we are just beginning to get the spring/summer build-up of birds at Bolsa Chica.
    Best wishes,
    John
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2011
    kdog wrote: »
    Smokin' set, Glenn. Wow, what a haul. :wow

    Thanks Joel! Fort Desoto is a great place to shoot!
    bigpix wrote: »
    ...... wonderful series

    Thanks Bigpix!
    dlplumer wrote: »
    Excellent set, Glenn clap.gif

    Thanks Dan!
    Osprey Whisperer wrote: »
    Nicely done Glenn. Great variety of birds you found and captured. Ft. Desot is a wonderful place and the birds are usually very cooperative. Too bad it's not closer to me.. I'd visit a lot more. I'll just have to do with the osprey nests. :-) Keep up the good work.

    Thanks Mike! Its a three hour drive for us, depending on traffic. still wish it was closer.
    Glenn

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited May 17, 2011
    raptorcaptor wrote: »


    Thanks Mike! Its a three hour drive for us, depending on traffic. still wish it was closer.

    You're in Florida, Glenn ? I was thinking you were a Westy ? 3 hours is 3x farther than I am. I'm just down near Sarasota / Venice. It is however a very long bicycle ride or boat ride. eek7.gifscratchrolleyes1.gif
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2011
    IraRunyan wrote: »
    Outstanding captures of the White Morph!

    Thanks Ira! The white morph was a treat!
    jwear wrote: »
    see this is that arty stuff but he always gets his shirt dirty rolleyes1.gif

    Better than getting my lens dirty! :D
    vaud wrote: »
    Very nice shots... I especially like the portrait #7 pic.

    Thanks Vaud!
    Ric Grupe wrote: »
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    Very nice.

    Thanks Ric!
    Glenn

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2011
    JohnDC wrote: »
    Hi Glenn,
    Very nice shots. Seems to me you have a lot more photo opportunities there in Florida than in your old stomping grounds in So Cal, where we are just beginning to get the spring/summer build-up of birds at Bolsa Chica.
    Best wishes,
    John
    Thanks John! Actually it is about the same. We got a good mix of birds in So Cal.
    Osprey Whisperer wrote: »
    You're in Florida, Glenn ? I was thinking you were a Westy ? 3 hours is 3x farther than I am. I'm just down near Sarasota / Venice. It is however a very long bicycle ride or boat ride. eek7.gifscratchrolleyes1.gif

    Yes, I've been in Gainesville for a couple of years now.
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2011
    raptorcaptor wrote: »

    Yes, I've been in Gainesville for a couple of years now.

    Obviously I missed that memo. Need them in braille don't you know. :D

    If you get down this way let me know. I have some good spots. Season is about over this year...but will start up again strong in December. deal.gif
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  • johnbrinerjohnbriner Registered Users Posts: 61 Big grins
    edited May 19, 2011
    Very entertaining series, Glenn. I love the variety of birds and the shots are amazing. Fort Desoto seems like a really cool place for bird watching. 4th photo takes the cake for me. The bird looks like it's using its wings to cover up from the sun. Anyway, keep up the good work.
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  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2011
    Great set Glen! I gotta agree that the white morph ones are the pick of the bunch thumb.gif
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2011
    Spectacular series! Love the reddish egret images! thumb.gif
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  • chickendropchickendrop Registered Users Posts: 175 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2011
    I love the composition of your first shot!
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2011
    Osprey Whisperer wrote: »
    Obviously I missed that memo. Need them in braille don't you know. :D

    If you get down this way let me know. I have some good spots. Season is about over this year...but will start up again strong in December. deal.gif

    I'll definitely let you know if I make it down there, Mike!
    johnbriner wrote: »
    Very entertaining series, Glenn. I love the variety of birds and the shots are amazing. Fort Desoto seems like a really cool place for bird watching. 4th photo takes the cake for me. The bird looks like it's using its wings to cover up from the sun. Anyway, keep up the good work.

    Thanks John! Fort Desoto is a great place for bird watching, especially during migration. Reddish Egrets use their wings to shade the water when they are fishing. Makes for some interesting photography.
    Giphsub wrote: »
    Great set Glen! I gotta agree that the white morph ones are the pick of the bunch thumb.gif

    Thanks Mike!
    Maestro wrote: »
    Spectacular series! Love the reddish egret images! thumb.gif

    Thanks Stephen!
    chickendrop wrote: »
    I love the composition of your first shot!

    Thanks Chickendrop!
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