egrets

snowy and great egret

 

Nice ones, in flight one is great, and the fish in the air right before death is nice too!

 

thanks

 

Howie, with all your time out there, your timing for these behaviors are excellent. ;

 

thanks Scott. it's just being there when it happens.
what is that calculation?
luck is time spent x the amount of pics taken

 

...and the now-how and talent to capture it in a split second. ;

 

yes that takes a lot of practice

does this bring back memories Scott?
taken today from the same spot you took yours almost 3 years ago

 

It sure does. ; It is still the most popular article on my blog. ; Here's mine for comparison.



and the article: Why Do Birds Stand on One Leg

 

I do feel smarter now.

 

then our job is done

 

As they say, now you know the rest of the story. ; ; I don't know about Howie's but my shot was a fast grab as the insects (aka divebombing eating machines) did not give us much time outside the safe insect proof car in late July. ; Is mid-June better or should I come prepared with my underarmour and Old Woodsmen?

 

they are not as bad in June as they are in July and August but they are there along with gnats and ticks so I would bring whatever it is you like to use for anti bug

 

was very close to this one

 

Very nice Howie!

 

thanks