King Eider - Sam Smith Park
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King Eider - Sam Smith Park

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Iain

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on: February 08, 2009, 12:35:59 PM
The King Eider was preening close to shore this morning at Sam Smith.  I captured a few before he went hunting in deeper waters.

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Reply #1 on: February 08, 2009, 03:17:19 PM
Wow! Not sure I would have even guessed this was an eider as I have never seen one before. Fabulous shots, right down to the detail in the water drops during the preen. Thanks!!!
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Reply #2 on: February 08, 2009, 05:36:21 PM
Hey Iain, nice shots.

I'm pretty sure I was talking to you about your extender around the time we were shooting, figured I'd post one of mine for comparison and introduce myself  :D  I can clearly see the advantage of shooting from down low as you were, it makes for a much nicer background, will keep that in mind for next time.

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Reply #3 on: February 08, 2009, 08:03:13 PM
Nice shots of a great bird.
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Reply #4 on: February 08, 2009, 08:27:01 PM
Great capture, nice how you got down at eye level.
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Reply #5 on: February 08, 2009, 08:32:08 PM
Outstanding. I hope he's still there tomorrow.
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Reply #6 on: February 09, 2009, 04:20:38 PM
I have to agree with everyone.  A great find and great pics.  Very cool to see the water droplets in the air.

Mark
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Reply #7 on: February 09, 2009, 10:57:33 PM
Great captures.  I missed the Eider the other day.

Joe
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Reply #8 on: February 09, 2009, 11:53:39 PM
Great pix!

Hopefully he'll still be there this Saturday.  I'm hoping to visit and see what's around.  This will also be Day Two of my 4 day GBBC adventure!  Can't wait for it to start this Friday ... Yippee!  :D

Last visit to Sam Smith on Dec. 30th/08, saw a Snowy Owl plus a Northern Shrike.

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