You will find a different variety of shore birds throughout the different seasons of the year. In the hot summertime, I find Herons and Egrets, and at other times of the year, I find Pelicans and Gulls.
Below are a few of the photos I’ve taken:
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Dam Birds
It’s been a hot summer, this year, here in Arkansas, in the low 100’s. As a Wildlife Photographer, I try not to disturb wildlife in the woods, as it’s so hot and I don’t want to stress them. I will at times, photograph from my vehicle if given the opportunity. During these hot summer months, I enjoy photographing shore birds. I find most of them along river and lake dams. Herons and Egrets are easy to photograph in these areas while foraging as they are used to being around the fisherman which also present food for them from the bait the fisherman use. Even an amateur photographer can get some great shots of these shore birds along the banks and below the dams. You don’t have to worry so much about spooking the birds while setting up your equipment because they are so used to people being around.
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A great tip, Steve! Terrific photographs!
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Steve, love the action in the gull image and the beauty of the Great Blue.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots Steve, and good advice to not stress them in the heat.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Mia and Dan!
ReplyDeleteCool post Steve. Is that a Laughing Gull?
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Steve. I especially like that action shot of the gull. Well done.
ReplyDeleteNice egret photo. And you can really see the action in the picture of the gull..all the little water droplets splashing about. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteBonaparte 's Gull is my guess Robert.
ReplyDeleteSteve, I hear Arkansas is in the midst of an extreme drought! I can only imagine its impact on wildlife as well as people! These are ery nice shots, especially the gull. I do hope you get some relief from the heat and some rain very soon! Also, I just want to say I appreciate your respect for wildlife for I so agree with you. I would rather go without a shot than to disturb or stress a bird!
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