It's encouraging to hear from you again in your dazzling post. Nice variety of uncommon bird photographs, but you didn't annotate them with a story, where and when, which is likely on everyone's mind upon seeing them. Perhaps you somewhat underestimated the enthusiasm these images create. I'm also quite impressed by the shadow detail that your smaller sensor is able to capture. Some shots must have been taken very early because the light is so wonderfully uniform. Overall, it's just good to know that you are still a supporting pillar of this ancient forum ... not to suggest that you are a relic. Indeed, far from it ... more like venerable. Is your son still engaged in the noble pursuit? I mean 'birds', not girls.