Surf Scoter's

So Surf Scoters are a bird that over winters here. I have been trying to get close to them for 2 seasons now. Every time I walk down the pier they see me coming and swim way off in the far distance. I lucked out today though..

watching me
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ookingatme.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...tercloseup.jpg

The reason they stuck around was it was evening and they were looking for dinner. As the male swam under the pier, I went to the other side and saw the hen

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...underwater.jpg


http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...erabovepov.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...coterdrake.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...cotercross.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...akeonwater.jpg

It looked like they where after mussels on the piling.

my fav shot, just wish I hadn't cut off his butt, it kinda looks like a painting to me
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...erpainting.jpg

What a really cool set... love the shot of his head breaking through the water! (third from the end). :thumbup::thumbup:

Really great series.I like the same image too.But underwater are really special.

Great set! Really liking the underwater shots. We dont see too many of those. I like the one just coming up....good timing.

Im with Iggy for the third to last one! :)

wonderfully captured jude!

Thanks guys!

Cool set.

All wonderful captures Jude, and with a perspective not often seen.