Camera Critters: More Middle Creek Waterfowl

Tundra Swan Flies Over Feeding Area

In addition to snow geese and tundra swans, a lot of other species of waterfowl also pass through Middle Creek during the spring migration.  The best spots to photograph the smaller species are the potholes, which are scattered throughout the area, but access is severely limited and most birds sighted are too far away for dramatic close-ups.  The following photographs were taken with the Canon 7D and 500mmF4 lens, with 1.4X extender.  Images were severely cropped in Photoshop.

Male Ring-necked Duck

Female Ring-necked Duck

Female Wigeon

Canada Goose

Even though conditions for photography may be difficult at times, a trip to Middle Creek is nonetheless usually quite rewarding.

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Originally posted at Pennsylvania Wildlife Photographer by Willard Hill.