On Sunday I went back to the park to see what I could find, and to check up on the Red Necked Grebe duckling of which I took a picture on July 25, 2023. In that picture, it was riding on its parent's back. Most of the birds were quite far from the walking path and there was a bit of a haze; so not an ideal day for pictures. Perhaps the best picture was of the CP train.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 415mm, ISO 1250, 1/800, f/13. Aug 06, 2023, 11:10 am.
There were, of course, some birds close enough to photograph; including this group of young Mallards looking like they are practicing their V shape. Perhaps they were inspired by the Canada Geese.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 456mm, ISO 1250, 1/1240, f/13. Aug 06, 2023, 10:40 am.
The Grebe duckling was about half the size of its mom - in only 12 days and was swimming pretty independently.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1250, 1/800, f/13. Aug 06, 2023, 9:40 am.
There were not many Red-winged Blackbirds left in the park, but this male was standing guard.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1250, 1/500, f/13. Aug 06, 2023, 10:55 am.
In total I spotted nine Great Blue Herons but none were close enough for a good picture. Toward the end of my walk, however, this Northern Harrier swooped low over the grasses looking for some prey. It is a bit of an awkward picture due to the distance and haze, but it is a new Life Bird for me (123 and counting). Thanks to Ebird and Diane for assistance with identifying the raptor. Diane was a birder who had had her telescope set up and was birding with her husband. You do meet nice people when you are birding, and you have something in common in which to converse.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 456mm, ISO 1250, 1/1000, f/13. Aug 06, 2023, 10:50 am.
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