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Y Cymry
05-26-2009, 01:12 AM
Just a few shots from Sunday. Nothing exceptional was seen but it was a treat to see 50 or more Mississippi Kites hunting over the marsh.

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss216/cynedd_nannau/D2H_6758.jpg
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss216/cynedd_nannau/D2H_6792.jpg
Black-necked Stilt

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss216/cynedd_nannau/D2H_6806.jpg
Red-winged Blackbird strutt'n his stuff.

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss216/cynedd_nannau/D2H_6816.jpg
Pectoral Sandpiper. Only a few shorebirds are still passing through.



Thanks,

Cyn
Y Cymry
05-26-2009, 01:15 AM
A couple more images:

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss216/cynedd_nannau/D2H_6850.jpg
Common Moorhen. The Purple Gallinule didn't make an appearance for me but the moorhens were not shy.

http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss216/cynedd_nannau/DSC_2543.jpg
Cattle Egret.

Cyn
Administrator
05-26-2009, 08:50 AM
Incredible pics.
Elaine
05-26-2009, 09:21 AM
Truly beautiful shots, thank you for posting them.
glendak22
05-26-2009, 12:27 PM
Super shots! Thanks for sharing! Redwinged Blackbird "strut" is the best I've seen.
lulubelle
05-26-2009, 02:33 PM
You were able to get some really good shots! The Cattle Egret is one of my favorites!
Y Cymry
05-26-2009, 10:39 PM
Thank you Bob, much appreciated.

Cyn
Y Cymry
05-26-2009, 10:40 PM
Thanks Elaine, I hope to post some more soon.

Cyn
Y Cymry
05-26-2009, 10:44 PM
Thank you Glenda,

Catching the RW Blackbird in full display has been much harder than I anticipated. They usually fly away or stop puffing up just as I'm ready to shoot. I think this one had his girlfriend in sight so didn't care if I was taking his picture.

Cyn
Y Cymry
05-26-2009, 10:47 PM
Thanks Laura,

Cattle Egret is a great photo subject this time of year in their beautiful breeding plumage.

Cyn