Good Bye for Now

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited June 7, 2012 in Wildlife
Hi Y'all,

Once again Iwill be taking my leave for a bit. I'm leaving for the Big Apple on Wednesday. After a visit to Mecca (aka -B&H) and some good food Linda and I will be leaving for S.Africa on Friday. If I survive the 14 hour flight in coach I hope to get some Africa captures over the following 9 days. With luck I'll be back on June 22nd.

Y'all behave and keep away from those squirrels, puppy dogs amd kitty cats.

Here's a few captures from the rookery in St. Augustine

Roseate Spoonbill - D300 with the 300mmf/4 and 1.4 TC
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wood stork
D300 and 300mm f/4
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Tri-color heron in its breeding colors
D300 and 300mm f/4
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Cattle egret in its breeding colors
D3 with the 300mm f/4 and 1.4 TC
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you can never have too many spoonbill captures
D3 with the 300mm f/4 and 1.4 TC
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The larger bidrs (great egrets and wood storks) have the strength to break off the upper branchs for their nesting materials. The smaller egrets and herons don't have that strength to break off those higher branches so their search for nesting material can be a tad more hazerdous.
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Harry
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,939 moderator
    edited June 4, 2012
    Safe travels Harry.
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2012
    Harry great photos and story as usual. Have a fabulous trip. Make sure to get up and walk around often on that long flight so you don't get deep vein thrombosis! I know I speak for everyone when I say WE CAN'T WAIT to see your new photos! Best, Pam
  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2012
    Harryb wrote: »
    If I survive the 14 hour flight

    Closer to 17hours :cry
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  • WayupthereWayupthere Registered Users Posts: 179 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2012
    Andy wrote: »
    Closer to 17hours :cry
    I am afraid I suffer from a medical condition that would preclude me from that much air time..Low Stupidity Tolerance..I would need some serious medication :nah
    Good luck on the trip!
    Gary
  • SnowgirlSnowgirl Registered Users Posts: 2,155 Major grins
    edited June 4, 2012
    Have a wonderful trip. Looking forward to your safe and happy return, photos and stories! Ugh. 17 hours in coach. My idea of hell on earth.
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  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited June 5, 2012
    Awesome captures!

    Have a nice trip and I'm sure everybody is eager to watch the marvels of your work.
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  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2012
    Happy Trails Harry dont forget the cards and batteries. Look forward to the images from the new Nikons
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited June 7, 2012
    Some nice shots Harry! Hope you get a lot more in Africa, and have a great time!
    Glenn

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