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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: rc2009 on January 31, 2010, 12:35:12 PM

Title: Lasalle 01/30/10
Post by: rc2009 on January 31, 2010, 12:35:12 PM

Another cold day out. Got my first Bald Eagle juvenile so I was thrilled.  I had to crop quit a bit, but anyway...  I also got my first Sharp-shinned hawk, and here also are a few others from the day.

Bald Eagle Juvenile, I know not great but my first and a keeper.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4318343693_754748335a_b.jpg)

Sharp-Shinned Hawk
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4318345455_d58beb41be_b.jpg)

Pileated Woodpecker
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4319063190_ea9d0f7c9e_b.jpg)

Common Goldeneye
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4319070708_14e1b62abc_b.jpg)

White-Breasted Nuthatch
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4318333327_5f683a278b_b.jpg)

and a couple of mallards.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4319091554_2233159a84_b.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4318352521_f528f21edd_b.jpg)

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Post by: Scott on January 31, 2010, 12:57:29 PM

Great series & congrats on the Eagle....the Mallard hen & Pileated are my favourites.  Lots of variety at Lasalle.

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Post by: denis on January 31, 2010, 01:12:50 PM

great pics!
that,s one more eagle than i have.
love the pileated.
the hen mallard is astounding.great wing position,sharpness,and catchlight.
i couldn,t make it out,as i was having an on-line astronomy garage sale.sold a bunch of stuff,to sustain my growing addiction for "L" lenses. LOL

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Post by: Niloc on January 31, 2010, 02:32:06 PM

Wonderful RC...I was there a few weekends ago looking for the Eagle I wonder if we crossed paths..the only other photo person was a guy with a canon...anyway amazing the Pileated and Eagle in one day!!!!

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Post by: MEGHAN on January 31, 2010, 11:21:51 PM

Fantastic series!!!
Another Pileated!!
Wow, and my favorite photo I have seen of this bird.
There seems to be quite a few around this year. Or we are all getting better at finding them :D
Love the Bald Eagle.
Actually I love all these photos.
Thanks for sharing.
Meghan

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Post by: Moira on February 01, 2010, 01:37:45 PM

Great series Rui and congrats on the eagle.  I was planning to go to LaSalle for the first time on Saturday but wasn't feeling great so did a short trip to Halls Road.  The Pileated is top of my list (o.k. tied with the Snowy Owl - which I searched for Sunday to no avail).  I might have to make that trek next weekend.

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Post by: JW Mills on February 01, 2010, 08:03:14 PM

I love the Goldeneye pic.
It looks like he's madder than 'h' and is coming after your camera!

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Post by: steve rossi on February 01, 2010, 08:54:37 PM

Great shots Rui,great to see you got the bald eagle and a good shot on the piliated.

Title: Lasalle Pictures
Post by: Luv2Bird on February 01, 2010, 09:29:53 PM

THose are fantastic pictures! Really enjoyed them. How did you post them ?
Sue

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Post by: rc2009 on February 01, 2010, 10:01:42 PM

Thank you all for your comments.

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Post by: jerjack on February 01, 2010, 11:12:55 PM

excellent shots rc,  really  enjoying your crisp  pics, keep em coming

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Post by: beresford on February 02, 2010, 06:36:44 PM

Some really excellent shots... especially the first four. Congrats!

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Post by: ravynne40 on February 03, 2010, 10:14:01 AM

wow RC fantastic shots, all of them.
Love the eagle and the woodpecker.

looks like you are on a roll, keep them coming I enjoy your photos :)

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Post by: rc2009 on February 03, 2010, 07:40:28 PM

Thanks again all.

FYI. I'll be going to Lasalle again tomorrow and perhaps Fivety Point Conservation Area if anyone is intrested.

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Post by: Photoman on February 06, 2010, 02:53:54 PM

Great shots RC, I like the Bald Eagle and the Female Mallard in filght shots the best, good work.

Clemens 8)