Wildlife

As the clouds broke and the sunlight came out to play (i.e. It stopped raining for a couple of hours) I headed out to the Wildlife Refuge to see what waterfowl had arrived (if any) and scope out places to set up for future shoots.

Saw much more than I counted on, although not as many waterfowl as I thought there would be.  Right at the end as the sun was setting it started to sprinkle.

Reflections on the pond

Canadian Honker gliding across the water

Two Teal coming in for a landing

 

Bunnie trying not to be seen

 

All in all it was an enjoyable couple of hours walking the refuge and looking at the wildlife.  I laid along the short and watched/photographed the Canadian Honker for about an hour. She didn't seem to mind me at all, although she did stay at least halfway across the pond from me.  Teal were a surprise as I had just walked up to a new area and as I turned they came streaking by.  Got 3 shots off with only the first being in focus and panned to freeze their flight. Saw a large crane, but it was to far away for a decent shot.  I'm really looking forward to the next couple of months when the geese and ducks really start arriving. 

Heading to Mnt. Rainier on Tues.  Should be some good locations if it's not poring rain.  Have a wonderful week. Enjoy the fall colors and don't forget the camera.

Aloha,

Aaron