Nonquon Lagoon birds

[gary yankech]

Went to the Nonquon lagoons a few times recently, nothing too extraordinary.  The Green Heron was lurking around for a meal among the reeds. Black Terns mingled with tons of Bonaparte gulls. The Osprey and Northern Harrier were out hunting.  Yellowlegs were dancing along the shoreline.

Lots of dead birds around, could have been preyed upon by the resident Merlin. My friend got spooked by a big snake, but I did not see it.


Black Tern by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Green Heron by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Pectoral Sandpiper by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Osprey by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Lesser Yellowlegs by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Lesser Yellowlegs by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Lesser Yellowlegs by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Merlin by Gary Yankech, on Flickr

[Rotarran]

The Yellow-legs' wingtips touching the water is just sublime.

[MEGHAN]

The Yellow-legs' wingtips touching the water is just sublime.

I agree..that's a tough shot and you nailed it!

[Brian Bailey]

The Yellow-legs' wingtips touching the water is just sublime.

Agreed! Who does their choreography?

BB

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[Dinusaur]

Lovely series, the photo of the yellowlegs is outstanding.

[gary yankech]

The Yellow-legs' wingtips touching the water is just sublime.

I agree..that's a tough shot and you nailed it!

Thanks Meghan....sometimes after a few attempts and some luck, you get one right. I employed the flush technique, a gentle flush of the overhanging vegetation off the bank and out they came. They kept flying between two spots. Eventually, I had them banking towards me and fired off a a few shots....I was quite happy with the result!

[gary yankech]

The Yellow-legs' wingtips touching the water is just sublime.

Agreed! Who does their choreography?

BB

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I never get tired of Yellowlegs, apparently, many shorebirds and water birds use the "ground effect". Because the water is smooth, they take advantage of this by skimming the water surface to reduce drag. Gulls do it too....here is another shot:


First-winter Ring-billed Gull by Gary Yankech, on Flickr

[gary yankech]

Thanks for all the kind comments! Happy birding everyone!