This morning I went for a walk at the 68th Street Wetlands in Southeast Calgary. By the end of the walk 21 different bird species were identified (there were more as I didn't focus on the gulls). With birding you never know what you will see, and I was amazed to see four Blacked Capped Night Herons by the ponds. I have never seen so many at one time. They were all on the opposite side of the pond hunting. Good day not to be a frog! I love the "tail" of feathers off of the head. Wasn't this a style in the 80s?
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 2500, 1/800, f/14. May 28, 2023, 9:20am.
The Canvasback is one of our larger ducks and is declining in population. It was nice to see a few of them on the ponds.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 2500, 1/2500, f/13. May 28, 2023, 9:05am.
There were a few Horned Grebes. These are a fascinating diving duck with very red eyes.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 800, 1/2000, f/14. May 28, 2023, 9:45am.
The American Avocet are a great looking looking shorebird with pastel colours on the neck.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 800, 1/2000, f/14. May 28, 2023, 9:45am.
And just in case you think it is too quiet out there; this Raven was expressing its opinion.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 10000, 1/4000, f/12. May 28, 2023, 8:50am.
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