Here’s a batch of shots from my Dec. 26, 2013, excursion to the Ridgefield NWR.
Starting off with a Double-crested Cormorant taking a look at me. 5D Mark III, 1/400, f4, ISO 2500, 500mm. (8:33 a.m.)
I came across a small group of River Otters in the slough near marker #2. 5D Mark III, 1/800, f4, ISO 2500, 500mm. (9:11 a.m.)
And a handsome Hooded Merganser. 5D Mark III, 1/800, f4, ISO 2500, 500mm. (11:02 a.m.)
Great Blue Heron in preening mode. 5D Mark III, 1/1000, f4, ISO 3200, 500mm. (11:15 a.m.)
A pair of Buffleheads in South Rest Lake. 5D Mark III, 1/1000, f4, ISO 3200, 500mm. (1:07 p.m.)
A very long distance shot of a fairly rare (at this refuge) Rough-legged Hawk. Note the Northern Harrier in the background on the post. 5D Mark III, 1/1000, f4, ISO 1600, 500mm. (1:20 p.m.)
Immature Bald Eagle who wouldn’t look at me. 5D Mark III, 1/400, f8, ISO 1600, 1000mm. (1:41 p.m.)
Male Bufflehead. 5D Mark III, 1/400, f8, ISO 1600, 1000mm. (1:59 p.m.)
Female Bufflehead. 5D Mark III, 1/400, f8, ISO 1600, 1000mm. (2:01 p.m.)
And my favorite shot of the day, a Northern Harrier. 5D Mark III, 1/400, f8, ISO 2000, 1000mm. (2:05 p.m.)
That does it for Dec. 26. Thanks for dropping by to look! I’ll continue to try to catch up with my postings. Take care.