Some pics from Cape May this year (1 Viewer)

Teddybird

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• Nov 27, 2009

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Final trip a few weeks ago to Cape May yielded a surprise with seeing a new raptor, a young Swainson's Hawk.

In Stone Harbor a very quick look at an American Bittern.

Mallard's flying.

American Wigeon

 

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Gretchen

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• Nov 28, 2009

• #2

Nice pics - I especially like the Am Bittern shot - really an interesting pose to get him in.

 

Teddybird

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• Nov 28, 2009

• #3

Thanks Gretchen. It was the only full shot of him I was able to get. This next one his head is behind the reeds but I like the leg.

Right now in Cape May they are seeing an Ivory Gull, wish I was there!

 

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etudiant

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• Dec 4, 2009

• #4

Cape May is currently abuzz because of a visiting Ivory Gull.
See the CMBO website for excellent pictures. http://www.birdcapemay.org/blog/
The bird has been there for about a week and seems comfortable feeding on fish carcasses left by local birders.

 

stephennj

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• Dec 12, 2009

• #5

Wonderful shots, especially the Swainson's !!

 

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falkstrife

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• Jan 23, 2010

• #6

Nice pics, what kind of camera and lens are you using?

 

Teddybird

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• Feb 1, 2010

• #7

Hi falkstrife, Sorry I'm so late in replying. Camera is a Canon Rebel XTi and the lens is a Sigma 50-500mm.

 

lmans66

Out Birding....

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• Mar 20, 2010

• #8

I loved the hawk pic!...great shot and usually didn't spook them long enough to have it take off on you. I am coming to Cape May this april of 2010,....so am looking over some of the forum here on this...