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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Washington State
February 10, 2007
This was the first time I had seen this species, so I just had to get a photo. Unfortunately, the flock was way out across the marsh. I used my digiscope and put my zoom at maximum power. I took several shots, but this is the only one that came out at all. The others were not in focus, and as you can see, this one is marginal.
Nikon P4, Nikon Fieldscope 82mm ED, 30x WA eyepiece, Manfrotto tripod
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Nisqually National Wildlife Reserve
Washington State
February 10, 2007
As I was walking down the trail along McAllister Creek, this little falcon flew up in a tree behind me. I didn’t dare try to get closer.
The lighting was not good, but at least I got a decent enough photo to ID the bird. This was a first (lifer) sighting of this species for me.
Nikon P4, Nikon Fieldscope 82mm ED, 30x WA eyepiece, Manfrotto tripod
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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Washington State
February 10, 2007
Horned Grebes are one of the most populous winter birds in Puget Sound. We have 100s in the bay in front of our house. Here at Nisqually I haven’t seen them in great numbers, but you often find a few. Here is one that posed for my digiscope.
Nikon P4, Nikon Fieldscope 82mm ED, 30x WA eyepiece, Manfrotto tripod
