Posted by Bill Pelzmann on November 3, 2011 at 12:24 AM
Just a heads-up for those of you planning on visiting the Bosque del Apache refuge.
The continuing drought has affected the corn feed crop again this year to the extent that there is little food available for the Sandhill Cranes on the normal refuge tour route. So they have decided to open a temporary alternate route which will take you further north, where the crops did better.
If you have flexibility in your schedule, you may want to consider
the dates on which the temporary route will be open:
November 21 - December 11
January 14 - February 20, 2012
Injured Retail Hawk - just before release at the refuge.
Posted by Scott Bacon on November 3, 2011 at 9:35 AM
I know you weren't really looking for critique on this one, but YOWZA! That's a stunning portrait. The detail is amazing. Love the reflections in the eye and the colors on the beak and feathers. Nice work!
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on November 3, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I agree with Scott. I would love to see that shot in B&W.
Posted by Morris McClung on November 3, 2011 at 11:25 AM
That is just a popping good shot, Bill! Incredible detail. This needs to be on a wall somewhere!
Discussion
5 repliesThe continuing drought has affected the corn feed crop again this year to the extent that there is little food available for the Sandhill Cranes on the normal refuge tour route. So they have decided to open a temporary alternate route which will take you further north, where the crops did better.
If you have flexibility in your schedule, you may want to consider
the dates on which the temporary route will be open:
November 21 - December 11
January 14 - February 20, 2012
Injured Retail Hawk - just before release at the refuge.
This is a wonderful hawk potrait.