Virginia Rail

[GREAPER]

Today I ran into a pro photographer friend of mine and she invited me to join her watching a naturalist at the local refuge tag and release some birds. I agreed.

He was catching Rails and Snipes. It was cool to talk to him about what he was doing.

He tagged this Virginia Rail and released it.

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/22066124-L.jpg

We were also lucky enough to see this American Bittern. The pro was so happy she was almost jumpin up and down.

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/22065569-M.jpg

[Eric&Susan]

That first one is so sharp!! Great pic.


Eric

[Kirwin]

Hi Greaper,

Well done on the first image... quite beautiful!

[jwear]

I thought snipes you only found when camping :D great shot clean close up ,today i shot this little bird i only see from afar and never get it to stand out side the brush D-- birds the close up is :clap :thumb

[MuskyDude]

That first pic is just beautiful, love the shallow DOF and the colors! :clap :thumb We have bitterns up here too, and I can't wait to get out and start trying! Thanks for sharing these! :clap


AJ

[Harryb]

Hey Brian,

Wow, that first shot is so good!!!! :clap Thanks for sharing it.