Gallery: AvianPosted August 11, 201273 views6 comments
Bolsa Chica Wetlands, 2012-08-04.
Nikon D-700
Nikon F4-500mm lens.
Induro Tri-pod and gimble head.
ISO-400
F8, SS 1/1500.manual exposure.
Always a challenge and a lot of fun with the reddish egret.
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6 comments
Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on August 11, 2012 at 2:29 AM
Impressive shot that captures well the bird's concentration and elegance. I am astonished at the spread wings. The bird's focus on the water suggests that the bird is hunting, yet one would think that the large wings would spook the fish. I don't see these birds up here, the closest perhaps would be a GBH. Nicely done.
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 11, 2012 at 3:09 AM
You found a reddish?! Excellent - I've only seen them in Florida. They are a very rare visitor to S Cal.
Great pose, and the water drops are a nice addition. Fine detail, colour, and eye.
Roger, interestingly, the wing-spread is common with many egrets - it produces some shade on the water so the egret can more easily see the prey. Seems very effective!
Sandy
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 11, 2012 at 8:45 AM
Great species, nice shot ! Cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by Rick Turner on August 11, 2012 at 9:37 AM
What a background for this capture. Well done.
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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on August 11, 2012 at 11:37 PM
Excellent behaviour capture. Good color and shadow control.
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Comment posted by David Haynes on August 12, 2012 at 1:20 AM
Hey Erik,
Nice capture. Bud and I were there the other day and there were 4 different reddish chasing each other around. You got the classic usual pose with one hunting. Nice detail Erik. Should be more showing up in the next few weeks. Last year I think there were 7 of them at BC. Sorry I missed you last weekend. Shot with Patrick on Friday a week ago when I texted you and it was slow except for a couple of reddish that actually came down by the pier so you didn't miss much. See you soon. Super post.
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6 commentsGreat pose, and the water drops are a nice addition. Fine detail, colour, and eye.
Roger, interestingly, the wing-spread is common with many egrets - it produces some shade on the water so the egret can more easily see the prey. Seems very effective!
Sandy
Nice capture. Bud and I were there the other day and there were 4 different reddish chasing each other around. You got the classic usual pose with one hunting. Nice detail Erik. Should be more showing up in the next few weeks. Last year I think there were 7 of them at BC. Sorry I missed you last weekend. Shot with Patrick on Friday a week ago when I texted you and it was slow except for a couple of reddish that actually came down by the pier so you didn't miss much. See you soon. Super post.