American Dipper w/breakfast

Gallery: AvianPosted July 7, 201179 views10 comments

We had a few days in Glacier National Park last week, and I had a blast shooting Dippers at McDonald Creek. It's pretty easy to shoot them there this time of year. They're constantly moving between nest and foraging spots to feed their young, so you just need to plop yourself down in an area they're foraging, and they're very likely to return. They definitely weren't shy either, as at times, this guy was foraging within the minimum focusing distance of my lens.

Canon 50D, 400 5.6L, ISO 800, 1/160, f6.3, 430EX @ -1 2/3. Very slight crop from right and bottom.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM

With that mouthful, it's going to have some happy babies, Terry. Excellent job.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on July 7, 2011 at 11:06 AM

Nice presentation of one of my favourite birds - and, with food!

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on July 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM

Interesting image of an amazing species. Good work here Terry.

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Comment posted by David Sparks on July 7, 2011 at 8:02 PM

Wow! that is getting close, with the attendant detail in the bird, prey, and habitat.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on July 7, 2011 at 9:15 PM

wow--talk about getting close--very cool. love the mayflies and how the bird blends with its setting.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on July 7, 2011 at 9:16 PM

I like this a lot Terry, only partly because of my jealousy (a nemesis bird for me, taken in one of my favorite places on earth). Excellent detail and I love the bugs. Fairly tight but it sure shows off the detail.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on July 7, 2011 at 10:28 PM

What a mouthful he has. Lots of nice detail. He's obviously very intent on his task, but I wish he'd given you a little more eye contact.

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Comment posted by David Williams on July 7, 2011 at 11:15 PM

Great catch, Terry. These little guys have been tough for me to get, although I haven't tried too hard. Glacier is probably my favorite place anywhere......especially Many Glacier. We were up there last week for just the day and drove back home......nice to have it close. Anyway, great detail and closeup shot.....well done.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on July 8, 2011 at 11:22 AM

It is always nice to find a cooperative bird, I really like the detail (even on the mayflies) nice job in getting this, well done.

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Comment posted by May Haga on July 8, 2011 at 4:50 PM

Very nice image Terry.
May

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