Western Grebe @ Samuel Smith
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Western Grebe @ Samuel Smith

Rotarran

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Earlier today I finally got to see and photograph this guy.  Kept his distance for the most part but he got in a bit close a couple of times.  

Hope I don't offend anybody but after nearly 7 days in a row trying to catch a glimpse of this bird, I certainly had a hallelujah moment when I first saw him.  So this picture was fitting and was actually near where I first spotted him:


Just hanging out:


A bit of Tai Chi


Low Rider


Two of Toronto's rarest birds  :wink: :


More chillin' like a villain


Huh!?!


Probably my best close-up:


Hope you enjoyed...it's the best I could do.  Maybe somebody got better pics.
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Palo

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LOL Nice of you to leave a landmark in the first shot! ;)  Finally... Congrats!
I especially like the shot next to the goose for comparison... quite a different bird.
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Quote from: "Rotarren"
A bit of Tai Chi
Now this is awesome!   :lol:
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Jo-Anne :)

"If what you see by the eye doesn't please you, then close your eyes and see from the heart".


Rotarran

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Yeah it looks like they have interesting looking feet.

Apparently they do this often (not my pic)
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Great pictures, maybe I will try stopping by next time I have to go through the city.  Looks like you are having the same weather luck as I am.  I finally got 2 days off work in a row and it rained yesterday and it isn't looking very promising today either.
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Sometimes you need a little help to get the best shot.
Cannon EOS 6D, 40D, Rebel T3i/ Sigma 150/500

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Yeah he was reasonably close when it was overcast and a bit too far out when it got sunny.  Nobody said it was easy ;)
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