A Better test of the New Camera

It was really too hot for me, but I wanted to see how the herons had survived recent rains. We really got a gully-washer last night. I knew the creek would be up and moving.

Here are a few things and some decent photos for a change. I will improve I am sure, but I am pretty satisfied with these - especially the Black Vultures, herons and squirrels. Even the Snowy Egret is good enough to see those flesh-colored feet.

The camera is fine - heavy, doesn't fit in a pocket, has an awkward battery door and lens cap. I guess we will see how I adjust to it.

Posted on 11 August, 2018 20:53 by alflinn329 alflinn329

Observations

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Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 12:23 PM CDT

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Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 12:32 PM CDT

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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 12:47 PM CDT

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Sensitive Plants (Genus Mimosa)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 12:48 PM CDT

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Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 12:51 PM CDT

Description

I think this is an immature YCNH. What do you experts say?

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Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 01:02 PM CDT

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Rock Dove (Columba livia)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 01:04 PM CDT

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Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 01:08 PM CDT

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Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 01:09 PM CDT

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Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 01:16 PM CDT

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Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 01:21 PM CDT

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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

Observer

alflinn329

Date

August 11, 2018 12:45 PM CDT

Description

These appear to me to be mixed breed. They are part of the resident/domestic park ducks. We call this group the trio.

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