The Wetlands

davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
edited March 5, 2012 in Wildlife
First off, I can't say enough good things about our Mod. Harry.

While visiting his neck of the woods, Harry played tour guide, chef, and all around great guy.

Thanks Harry, or should I be thanking your wife for letting you out to play.:D

We made it to the Wetlands 2 times together, then I made it in the morning of day we left.
Although the times with Harry were good. Thanks to the coaching that Harry gave me, I got some
nice shots on that morning before we left.

I have only processed a couple of them, but I add a few more shots later.

First up, a white ibis eating breakfast.

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Carcara

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This was one of the shots I was hoping to get.

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Thanks Harry.
dave.

Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.

Comments

  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 26, 2012
    I'm thrilled that you got the caracara captures you wanted and I'm ticked that you got them when I wasn't with you. I'll try not to hold it against you.

    It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and Mrs. V and to shoot with you.
    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!"
  • Lemur LoverLemur Lover Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    Awesome captures Dave, especially the final portrait of the Caracara!
    Ashley

    http://NatureImpressions.smugmug.com
  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2012
    Harry, Ashley, thanks.

    How about a little nest building.

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    Whoo Hoo!
    (ok this isn't from the wetlands)

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    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • Lemur LoverLemur Lover Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    Wonderful behavioural shots Dave. Also really like the backgrounds in the first three and the aquamarine of the Cormorant's eye in the last one, great pose too ;^)
    Ashley

    http://NatureImpressions.smugmug.com
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    Love those anhinga captures.
    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!"
  • darrell-fdarrell-f Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited February 28, 2012
    Congratulations on the caracara shots. Very nice. Until three years ago I lived and worked in the Melbourne, FL area and I made numerous trips to the Viera Wetlands. I really miss shooting there. I never got close to the caracaras and never saw them on the ground like you captured. You did exceptionally well on your first trip.
    Darrell_F

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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited February 29, 2012
    Love that eye on the last image. Nice set.
    Dan

    My Photo Gallery:Northern Focus Photography
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  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2012
    Thanks guys.

    The wetlands are a great resource for birds shots.

    A few more.

    Bittern
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    Limpkin
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    And I have to include this little guy, an Otter with it's breakfast.
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    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,013 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2012
    I've never seen one, but are you sure your Ibis is not a Limpkin?

    Very nice photos btw.
    Al - Just a volunteer here having fun
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  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2012
    Allen wrote: »
    I've never seen one, but are you sure your Ibis is not a Limpkin?

    Very nice photos btw.

    You are correct.
    I was making that mistake all week.
    Thanks.
    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2012
    Love that otter capture
    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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