Well, spring migration has pretty much wrapped up here in New England. The birds moving through to their breeding grounds in the northern boreal forests have done so. But that doesn't mean the birding stops - we still have plenty of local breeders that are fun to see and photograph. I've enjoyed some great experiences in the last week or so including watching a pair of adult Barred Owls feeding three owlets this past Friday around dusk. I managed precious few photos, but this one came out pretty well considering the circumstances.
But as you can probably tell from the title of this post, this isn't just to share an owl pic. Yesterday I was treated to great views of a Least Bittern for a full 5 minutes. Although I have seen these birds well in the past, they have always been a scope bird, remaining safely distant from both people and the length of my lens. This bird was a bit more confiding.
PS - as always click on the photos to see larger versions!
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6 comments:
Christopher, I am going to have to cite you for Causing Jealousy in the 1st Degree, Getting Too Good A Look in the 2nd Degree, and Overexuberant Bittern Enjoyment in the 1st Degree.
You'll need to appear in Birder Court for the first three weeks of May next year.
Great shots!
With regards to the first count - my client would like to plea no-contest. We feel the the reactions to his actions cannot be his responsibility.
For the second and third charges, my client pleads really, really, guilty.
(For punishment, can I request that I have to start carrying around a big heavy 500mm lens? maybe with a 2x teleconverter?)
Gorgeous bittern!
Alright Christopher, I agree with Corey on this. The only thing that gets you off the hook in my courtroom is that you shared your UNBELIEVABLE photographs! Wow!
I hope everyone clicks to see the larger images of this very cooperative Least Bittern. I would love to get a view like this of one of these babies for five minutes.
Nancy - yeah, she really was a beauty (and all the more so for being so cooperative)
Larry - Hey, if the state is paying the transportation fees, I'll travel to each and every court to defend myself... "Your honor, I wasn't alone in this mess. Shouldn't this bittern that didn't read the book or follow the bittern's code of conduct in front of a guy with a camera be cited as well?" Thanks for the (always) very kind compliments on my pics (and tweeting them!)
Beautiful pictures of the Bittern.
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