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Saturday, March 12, 2011

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.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Amazingly crisp and beautiful shots!

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  2. Iowa Gardening WomanMarch 12, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Wonderful shots, I have been keeping my fingers crossed every day hoping to see some migrating swans but so far no luck.

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  3. EG CameraGirlMarch 12, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Great shots! I'm looking forward to seeing some migrating birds soon. :)

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  4. Ruth HiebertMarch 12, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Beautiful images.It is interesting how the birds always seem to pick the areas too far away for good pictures.

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  5. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Great photos Willard.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    GREAT photographs, Willard! I'll have to remember Middle Creek next year. It looks like a great place for birding!

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  7. Lynette KillamMarch 13, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Excellent photos, Willard! I love the lighting and the clarity..just wonderful captures...

    Lynette
    Imagination lane

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  8. eileeninmdMarch 13, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Great shots of the ducks. It seems like Middle Creek was a popular place lately.. My bird club had a field trip there last weekend.

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  9. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Great water bird shots, but that Swan is really good. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. V.L. LoceyMarch 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Great crisp shots Willard! Loved the one of the tundra goose!

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  11. Brad MyersMarch 15, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Willard, I have been looking everyday and enjoying your great photographs and lessons. As always I have learned from your blog and been amazed at your great photographs. Like I said on Coy's blog I have been living my outdoor life through you two for the last four or five months.

    I hope all is well at home with everyone. Take care, Brad

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  12. RitchieMarch 17, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Beautiful photos of birds on water. I am really impressed with the photographer of these photos. They have done a great job. Thanks a lot for sharing this wonderful post.

    Wildlife Photography

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