Puzzle Michèle Wilson
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My first flight shot of a Snipe. I was shooting at at it while it was perched on a fence post and got this one frame as it took flight.
Beaver County, Alberta.
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I love the oversized beaks on these guys. This one's markings look a bit unusual. Their aerial breeding displays are dramatic and high energy.
My number one target every Spring are the Wilson's Phalarope. The conditions were perfect finally! This area had sheeted over with water. The last time this happened was 2018 when it was a very wet weathe. This year's weather was historical as far as snow. When we arrived we saw several of them feeding on the road and overflowing ditches. Lighting and tame behavior made them easy targets. When we left 4 days later the high water on the road had receded. Still lots of water but nothing sheeting on the road anymore. One of two prey shots I got. I have some close up ones to post for later. Click for large view
I know it's not the best shot, but these birds are darn hard to photograph around here! I'm surprised that this came out as nicely as it did at only 300 mm. I'll have to try harder in the future.
happy birding,
Jonah
Taken just before sunset on a beach near Fort Myers, Florida.
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Yesterday's somewhat unexpected snow must have surprised this Wilson's Snipe, it was not getting any response to its melodious Song.
Bad weather usually results in good opportunities for photography, saw few Moose and Coyotes.
Wilson’s Snipe look so stocky thanks in part to the extra-large pectoral (breast) muscles that make up nearly a quarter of the bird’s weight—the highest percent of all shorebirds. Thanks to their massive flight muscles this chunky sandpiper can reach speeds estimated at 60 miles an hour.
This Wilson's warbler was visiting the bush just outside my home work area, where I took the shot of the spider a few weeks ago. I had the 200mm macro on the camera at the time, with manual focus, so I was pleased to get any keepers from this visit. I've switched out the lens to others, but the warbler hasn't visited since.