Downy at the Carty Unit
I mentioned in my previous post that I was surprised when I showed up at the Ridgefield NWR River ‘S’ Unit, Sep. 18, at sun […]
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One-eyed Bandit in the Grass
After an emergency closure that took up almost all of the morning at the Ridgefield NWR, I finally got in about 11:10 a.m. The closure
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Morning Approach
Another flying duck taken Sep. 8, 2015, at Ridgefield, Wa. This time I believe we have a female Northern Pintail checking out where she is
Incoming
While out duck hunting with my camera, Sep. 8, at the Ridgefield NWR, I got out of the truck and tried some flight shots handheld.
The Fab 4
Four Mallards stay together as they take to the skies at the Ridgefield NWR, Sep. 8, 2015. Best viewed LARGE! Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1250,
Goldfinch in Teasel Forest
An American Goldfinch hunts for seed in the teasel at the Ridgefield NWR, Sep. 8, 2015. In the interest of full disclosure, the teasel the
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Flight of the Crane
Three or four Sandhill Cranes flew almost right over my head as I was facing the sun. I’m always amazed with the distance the call
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“I Like What I See!”
This male Osprey couldn’t have picked a better spot to stop and hover, allowing me to shoot out my truck window. It stayed around until
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Pretty Girl
I would rather she’d been on a natural perch but she was cooperative, Aug. 26, 2015, at Ridgefield, Wa. Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1600, f4,
Mallard in Flight
A female Mallard in flight. Taken at Ridgefield NWR in Washington state, Aug. 26, 2015. Canon 7D Mark II, 1/2000, f4, ISO 640, 500mm, 9:08