I got nowhere near the quality of photos Howie brings back on a daily basis. ; The wildlife at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge kept their distance. I detailed my reasons why on my blog at A Good Friday. I spent more time observing and working on my bird life list than photographing. All photos are cropped as needed. Here's my "I saw an eagle" shot. Nikon D700/80-400VR, 1/400s, f/9, ISO 400, EV +0.3, 400mm FL A Great Blue Heron watching the world go by. ; The New York State Thruway toll road goes right through the middle of the refuge. High fences keep both wildlife and humans safe. Nikon D700/80-400VR, 1/200s, f/5.6, ISO 4500, EV +0.3, 400mm FL Trumpeter Swan taking off. Nikon D700/80-400VR, 1/200s, f/5.6, ISO 1100, EV +0.3, 400mm FL Montezuma Osprey Nest under spy camera surveillance. Nikon D700/80-400VR, 1/400s, f/5.6, ISO 4000, EV +0.3, 400mm FL My "I saw a Belted Kingfisher" shot. Nikon D700/80-400VR, 1/400s, f/9, ISO 400, EV +0.3, 400mm FL Now, for a mystery guest. ; I have not been able to identify this duck. ; Not sure if this is a camera malfunction or what. Nikon D700/80-400VR, 1/400s, f/5.6, ISO 560, EV +0.3, 400mm FL
like the eagle and king fisher Scott. I have yet to get a good king fisher as they are far off here too
