I met Darlene and Graeme at Lake Artemesia this morning. Darlene is thinking of getting a larger lens, and wanted to try mine. It’s a bit heavy for her, but I think she’s going to get one.
There were plenty of birds to choose from today, and there were plenty of photographers, also. The weather was perfect. Migration is well under way, and we did well. No warblers yet, but Egrets and Terns made up for that.
Lake Artemesia.
Darlene, arriving at the lake.
Graeme, taking a break.
This Great Blue Heron greeted me this morning.
Two Red Breasted Mergansers were feeding near the center of the lake.
A couple of Double Crested Cormorants were fishing all morning.
A single Great Egret flew in and stayed for a while.
This Pied Billed Grebe was cooperative.
I didn’t have much light for the Wood Ducks.
Tree Swallows are very active setting up house.
I liked the color of the water around this Mallard.
I’ve always enjoyed trying to capture Caspian Terns fishing.