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I started going to a new park that's along a river. So far, I'm quite pleased. I lucked out this past Saturday because the river was really low, so herons and egrets were everywhere, taking advantage of the easy pickins. All of the below photos are taken with my new favorite toy, 100-400mm lens on Av mode.

This heron flew onto a tree that is preferred by the cormorants. He kicked on off this branch (which I was ready for that shot!!) and hung out for over an hour. I set up and snapped away below.

Before he kicked the cormorant off:


My favorite heron shot!




Thought his eyes looked funny here...


Closing in on the egret that I spotted while driving in.


Came up behind this one and set up the tripod to get some steady shots.


And the next day, another heron:


Thanks for looking

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Nice shots, serenity! I especially like your second and last heron shots, and both of your egret shots. From these and the pictures of the kingfisher and that scaup, it looks like your new park is an excellent place!

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Thank you. I can't believe that I never thought to go to this park last year. Who knows... maybe I'm lucking out during my first few trips. We'll see... I can always go anywhere along the river to check out something new!

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Wildlife/Bird Photographer
Canon 5D & Digital Rebel T1i
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM, EF 70-200mm F4L IS USM, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set - 36mm, 20mm, 12mm
My Photography: mydigitalmind : flickr

awesome serenity.. I agree with your favorite as well.. also love the last 2. You ppl who still have nice weather.... GRRRRR Pretty soon it will be hibernation time for me.

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