jonny_redhorse Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I had the good fortune to come across a couple of shorebirds which I've never seen before....a pair of American Avocets!...beautiful creatures to say the least....and they let me get quite close for quite a few images(digiscoped from about 50')...a good morning!.... the couple.... resting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Now that's a cool looking bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catmendo Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Now those are really neat, I've not seem up here yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockothebay Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Very, very cool shots! They look so dainty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnZ Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Gorgeous! and lucky you, I would love to see Avocets some day, where did you find them, and please don't tell me Cary Lake! The plumage on these is top notch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdsong Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Really pretty, jonny. That fourth one has such an emotional pull to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Shutterbug Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Those are birds I've never seen. I love the coloring. I like the way the 3rd one has his head cocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny_redhorse Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks everyone!....yes Shawn!...Carey Lake it is and was! ....every year shore birds of various species use the sandy beach area for resting and feeding...today it was avocets... they were on the beach for a good 3 hours and were still there when I left...somedays it's the yellowleg family...the plovers/killdeer were there also today....but I was really concentrating on these avocets this morning....and literally no one around!...just moi! ...you are certainly welcome to "come see" anytime!..... a few more images of these beautiful birds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnZ Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 That is really sick! I never realized that Carey Lake held such potential, thanks for the insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARINERMAGNUM Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Awesome shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayinMN Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Wow, great shots! I saw them last night at Carey Lake. They were across from the beach where the "Sea plane" dock is. I had no idea what they were, but I do now! I brought my dog swimming down there and we scared them back to the beach side of the lake. You never know what kind of migrants will show up at Carey Lake. I even heard some sticks being hit against trees on my way out...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymph Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Those are some awesome shots of a cool looking bird. The first two shots are fabulous.Way to go jonny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panthrcat Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 gorgeous birds!! another bird we don't get around here,, love them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny_redhorse Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Lol!...Oh Ya!....I forgot about Bigfoot ....maybe this year he'll make another showing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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