Wilsons Phalarope
Wilsons Phalarope
Taken last night as these beautys are always moving. This is a female which takes on the breeding plumage and the males stay neutral in colors which is something different for a change.:)
I thought I would post this one for everyone. Also I left a water drop rolling off the top of her bill.;)
Nikon D300 AFS 600 F4
1/500 F5.6 ISO 400
Thanks For Looking
Jim
Equisite. Sharp, great light, wonderful pose. For a big print, if it fits with your personal ethics, some bill clean-up work would be in order. Where?
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Thanks Artie!!! The shot was taken at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, Calif.
Great image James! this is really cool!
Hi Fred, Please let us know what you like about the image. Thanks. (And see the top sticky above.) :)Originally Posted by fredster
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James
I've been trying for a couple of years just to see any phalarope so I'm always thrilled to drool over someone else's good fortune. Wonderful colors and so bright....and really good to get a sharp image of such a spinner. Well done.
Nice job Jim. I saw a few of these birds at the ponds yesterday afternoon but did not manage any thing near what you were able to accomplish. And now Thanks to you I know the name of these birds as I was a bit puzzled seeing them for my first time. Beautiful work.
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