Devereux, Aug 22,24,25
On Wednesday morning August 22nd, I walked along the eastern edge of Devereux Slough, where birds can be closer and easier to photograph. Better pictures were obtained of Wilson’s Phalarope, Red-necked Phalarope and Lesser Yellowlegs. Early pictures from that morning were mostly black-and-white (monochome) in the thick fog, but the sun broke through at the end of the walk.
(Wilson’s Phalarope - Devereux Slough - August 22, 2007)
(Red-necked Phalarope - Devereux Slough - August 22, 2007)
(Lesser Yellowlegs- Devereux Slough - August 22, 2007)
(Great Egret - Devereux Slough - August 22, 2007)
(Phalaropes - Devereux Slough - August 22, 2007)
On Friday evening, August 24th, Callie Bowdish and I met at the northeastern corner of Devereux, and walked all the way around Devereux via Sand’s Beach. Returning along the western side, Callie spotted fourteen Avocet that we had not seen before walking to Sand’s Beach. These were seen from the northwestern bank of Devereux. On leaving this area, I spotted a number of Rough-winged Swallows perched on the top of the tallest (and least-leafy) Eucalyptus, one of the remaining trees in this area of current restoration. (I had seen Rough-winged Swallows in this area in 2006.) They appeared to be youngsters, and often took short flights around the area before returning to the same tree.
(Avocets, 14, - Devereux Slough - August 24, 2007)
On Saturday morning, August 25th, I stopped off at Devereux on the way to the nearby shopping center. There appeared to be just one remaining Avocet, fortunately on the eastern side - close and on the right side of the sun.
(Avocet - Devereux Slough - August 25, 2007)
What an amazing place — that should get more interesting as other birds continue to pass by or stop off for the winter.
(Devereux Slough, northeastern side - August 24, 2007)
SLIDESHOWS
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LINKS OF INTEREST
So many amazing shorebirds that you captured here! I just love the phalarope shots and the avocets! This really makes me want to get out and do some birding!
August 26th, 2007 | #
I have to ask: with what kind of lens do you manage to get these pictures?
August 26th, 2007 | #
I use a Canon 5D with a Tamron 200-500mm lens plus 1.4 extender for birds. For landscapes, I use a Canon 20D plus Tamron 28-300mm lens.
August 27th, 2007 | #