Ring-billed Gull ~ Larus delawarensis
Well today was pretty good. Didn't find a million dollar photograph but had lots of fun and enjoyment trying. I dropped the kids off at 7 am for school (They go early for Jazz Band), then decided to head out to the Lake. As I was driving over Cannon Dam I must have seen 100+ buzzards (okay officially their called 'Turkey Vultures') and tons of these ring-billed gulls. This is only the 2nd time I've ever tried capturing them so although the pics aren't million dollar winners... I was pleased just the same, and very excited about going back to try some more. Captured this one just as he coming back up out of the water. What a drenched head :-) I'll upload the others in the next day or so just fast as dial-up will let me.
BTW: Around here it isn't spring until the buzzards come home... so YEAH... it's finally Spring. :-) I'm so happy! I've gotta hurry up and finish my waterfall plans for the front yard quick.
March 7th, 2007
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Clare
on March 10, 2007I love how you've caught the bird, the wings look great. I just wish you'd been able to get closer.
irishmurr
on March 9, 2007Sounds like you had a fun day -- which is half the battle, right? ;) Adorable shot -- love his drenched head.
Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
on March 8, 2007I'm glad you pointed out the dunk or I wouldn't have seen it. I like this shot -- it's very simple, yet has a focal point of action.
Susan
on March 8, 2007I love watching birds dive...rather a different activity than flying!!! Neat shot..Keep having fun!
Mom4squirrels
on March 8, 2007Love the wings still up in the air. Looking forward to the others later :-)
Interesting about your love of seeing the Turkey vultures return. My husband is the "official buzzard spotter" here for festivities at Hinckley, Ohio. We have the yearly return of the buzzard event on March 15th each year...that is when they officially return. Hey apparently haven't returned until Bob spots them on that date...which means...of course...that Spring is finally here. Radio stations from all over the country, including NPR traditionally call Bob while he is out there with his binoculars searching the cold skies at dawn looking for the first one to fly by. This spotting is followed by celebrations in the town on the following Sunday (3/18). (btw, the TVs roost in the cliffs in Hinckley...hence their return there each spring.)
Thusie
on March 8, 2007The gull head dunk:-) Aren't they just a riot!
george fillmore (gefillmore)
on March 8, 2007neat capture-