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April 23, 2011

Lens Friends in Flight

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We took advantage of a nice Friday morning and went for a walk down by the bay in search of some lens friends.  We were lucky to see swans, osprey, Canada Geese, Mallards, Buffleheads, Greater Scaups, and lots of other birds.
As usual I took lots and lots of photos, (over 200) and I want to share three of these gorgeous birds in flight.

I thought this was a common merganser approaching the water. But looking closer at my identification books I don't really think it is. Thanks to Garry at Birding and more I have now identified this as a male bufflehead.

What a gorgeous pair of mute swans.

Then there was the honking Canada goose.
 
This quiet inlet was a busy place for viewing wildlife.  Nature never fails to amaze me.

I'm sharing these lens friends with Camera Critters.

Thanks for visiting. Enjoy the weekend.
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13 thoughts from visitors:

  2. You did a great job capturing each of the birds. Lovely!

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  3. Awesome shots of the birds in flight. I have trouble with the flight shots.

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  4. Beautiful shots, I only dream of seeing swans.

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  5. Our birding friend tells us there are lots of birds on the dam. Perhaps we'll follow your example tomorrow?

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  6. Just gorgeous!!

    Here's my critters post. Have a nice Easter celebration.

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  7. So pretty!
    Please come and see my critters, thanks!

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  8. Beautiful critter!

    Do you want to see how Jack Russel Terriers gets excited? Have a blessed Easter!

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  9. Great photos, and the bufflehead is wonderful.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  11. What great shots of these magnificent creatures in flight.

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  12. Beautiful! I do love pics of birds, great capture =)

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  13. Birds in flight are so hard to capture, but you have done a fantastic job. I especially love the swans in flight. When you look at them you wonder how they can hold up that long, long neck. But the sound of their beating wings is always something I look forward to.

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