Some from the Cobourg Harbour

Harv

I managed a few during an hour at the Cobourg Harbour today.

1D MkIIn, 500 f/4L IS + 2xTC (1000mm), tripod

I had a local birder ID the shorebird as a Dunlin. If that's not correct, please let me know.





1D MkIIn, 500 f/4L IS, handheld

I think this may be the same lone American Coot that was here last winter. He's just arrived.



1D MkIIn, 500 f/4L IS + 1.4xTC (700mm), handheld

Just one of our many resident Ring-billed Gulls





1D MkIIn, 500 f/4L IS + 1.4xTC (700mm), tripod

Okay. Okay. I know it's not a bird but this thing really flies. :biggrin:



It looks like the winter ducks may be starting to arrive now. I have seen mergansers, buffleheads and longtails. Just not close enough to photograph yet. Thanks for looking.

Ric Grupe

Gee, Harv! 1000mm...I expected to see what sex the flea on it's back was!

Nice ones.

The coot is a very good exposure...a little head turn would have made it even better.

BigAl

Not too shabby for 1000mm

Harv

Ric Grupe wrote:

Gee, Harv! 1000mm...I expected to see what sex the flea on it's back was!

Nice ones.

The coot is a very good exposure...a little head turn would have made it even better.

Thanks, Ric. I took a closer look and the flea was a male. As for a head turn, it was a bit tricky. If it turned more towards me, I lost the light on that side of the head and the eye was dull and dark. I expect he'll be around for the winter and promise to try and do better next time.

Harv

BigAl wrote:

Not too shabby for 1000mm

Thanks a lot, Al.

dbaker1221

gosh Harv, you probably don't need to leave your house with a 1000mm!

great captures

raptorcaptor

Love the Ring-billed gull shots Harv!

jwear

I have trouble with just a 1.4 ,very nice

Harv

Thanks a lot, folks. I really appreciate you looking in and commenting.