29 photos from todays walk with River

[Gary March]

I just had to get out this morning. Poor lighting or not. I have been holed up long enough. The birds are starting there northern migration and a few ducks and geese stoped by and rested on the lake today. Many different species and was hopeful to get some ok shots. It was such a good feeling to be back out there with the camera in hand. Tomorrow, I am going to grab some decoys and take my blind and see if I can get some special pics.
Gary March

This was how the day started, first sighting after parking the boat.

A few Ringnecks

This goose did a fly by.

These next three shots were of some Pintails

This flock of widgeons were working the bay

Some more Pintail shots

Next this Mergatroid was making a sloppy landing

A couple of goose shots

A few Mergatroids doing a fly by, trying to find a landing zone

A few widgeons

A few more Pintail shots

These next four are some Ringnecks flying by, Actually there is a bluebill or two in the mix

This was my favorite shot of the day.

This pr. of widgeons got fairly close.

And of course I had to thow in a mallrd shot or two

These next two are of some Buffies buzzing by.

Thanks for looking.
Gary

 

[Chuck J]

Hey Gary

Love those shots of the Ringnecks on the water. By the way...you got a Pintail mixed with your Widgeons.

See you next week?

Chuck

 

[Mark Harter]

Gorgeous photographs. Thanks for sharing. Nice mix of birds.

 

[Dave Anzaldo]

Gary,
As always fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ryan Werden]

Awesome photos Gary!

 

[Huntindave McCann]

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By the way...you got a Pintail mixed with your Widgeons.

At least the Pintail was flying solo out in front. A few picture prior to that, there is a drake Mallard which looks to be paired up with a hen Pintail.

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(I realize the hen Mallard below and behind him is his mate, but the angle of the pictures puts him closer to the hen Pintail.)
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[jode hillman]

Love the pics Gary, The Pintail shots + Mergs "do it" for me! Thanks for posting...........

 

[Bob M]

Great stuff Gary

 

[John Fraser]

Spectacular pictures Gary. I'd be tempted to frame several of them.

But no dog? I enjoy seeing your water spaniel. I've showed your pics to a friend who has a 1 year old AWS.

 

[Rich Hohler]

Great shots as always Gary! Love the mergs and the ringnecks especially. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[Derek and Xena]

Great shots as usual Gary!!! While you were right below me having fun, I was spreading mud in my basement. It's funny how close I am to the river, yet, I never get down there!

 

[joseph van wie]

Hi Gary Great pictures as usual, Please keep them coming.

 

[Dick Sargeant]

Gary - some of your best that I have had the fun to view........impossible to pick a favorite..........thanks for posting.
sarge

 

[Hitch]

Sweet Gary...second to the last and third to last Pintails photos are SWEET, as are the Ringer photos!!

Hitch

 

[DeWayne Knight]

Hey Gary

Love those shots of the Ringnecks on the water. By the way...you got a Pintail mixed with your Widgeons.

See you next week?

Chuck

The hen pintail is at the far left edge of the frame...

 

[Kristan]

Really nice actions shots...Will these be in any magazines...Waterfowl?

Regards,

Kristan

 

[Shermie]

loved them thanks....
sherm...

 

[Al Hansen]

What beautiful shots, Gary. Thanks for posting. Glad you got out and stretched your legs. Looks like that f2.8 was doing its thing! On my dream list.
Al

 

[Michael B]

Nice photos, Gary. In the photo of the five widgeons, the big drake on the bottom looks like a "storm" widgeon. Anyone else notice that?

Mike

 

[Phil Nowack]

Great shots Gary. Are those taken with just the 300? Or do you have a teleconverter on it too?.... or are you cropping those images?