NEW LENS ADVICE

[MEGHAN]

Good Afternoon Moira,

I love this new lens. It allows me to take photos I never could before as so much was out of range. Sometimes I would just leave my camera at home because I would get discougaged However, I never knew how much I moved when I breath.  I think just blinking causes the lense to shake. I have only gone birding with it a couple of time so far and I think the more I practice the steadier I will become. I have gotten some good advice from people here in the forum. I have learned to find ANYTHING to lean on. Have even used a person or 2. A tripod is definately on my Christmas list this year.  It is well worth it for the images it can capture.
Good luck with your choice.

Meg

[Moira]

Thanks for the info Meg.  Have fun with the lens.  Some photographers at Halls Road had supports a local camera buff makes himself.  It allows you to rest  it on your chest (sounds weird, but they all loved it).

[MEGHAN]

That certainly sounds interesting, and easier to lug around than a tripod. Do you happen to know how I could optain info on these?  I guess maybe checking out Halls Road and asking anyone around there. Now my only question is where or what  is Halls Road  

Meg

[Moira]

I plan on going tomorrow morning.  I'll ask for details and post here.  Halls Road is in Whitby.  There is a raptor watch there now (check out ONTBIRDS on this site for Cranberry Marsh/Halls Road).  Take Hwy. 401 to Brock Street, Whitby (not Brock Road, Pickering).  Go south to Victoria Street (short distance).  Turn right and continue driving west. You will see a marsh on the south side.  This is Lynde Shores.  Continue a short distance and turn left on Halls Road.  Proceed south and there are 2 entrances.  The raptor watch (and the photographers) are typically at the second path.  You can also turn right on the path down to the lake.  There are usually moorhen, coots and other ducks in the marsh, lots of cormorants (like everywhere else).  You can also continue down Brock St. S. a short distance to the American Avocet.  Lots to see in Durham Region!

[MEGHAN]

Moira,
Sounds like a fantastic spot!
I thank you in advance for taking the time to find out some information for me.
I have seen many posts on the Durham Region and agree with you, definitely a hotspot.
Thanks again. I look forward to your post tomorrow. Have a wonderfull day birding.
Going to be a fantastic weekend so enjoy!!

[Moira]

Meghan:  Sent you a private message with the guy's phone number who makes the flight brace.  I bought the Canon 400 prime lens today and can't wait to get outside with it!