Waterfowl Migration has Begun.

[Mike Bons]

The waterfowl migration has been very slow starting this year, and in fact I started out the morning at -19c. I suspected that I may get shut out due to the ice and the fairly calm winds however I got lucky and there was a little pocket of open water in front of one of my favorite spots. I had divers funneling into this hole all day. While I would usually use the Canon 7D for this kind of thing, I opted for the 6D as the cropper was going to be too tight with the 400 F/5.6L. The 6D did a great job (for a body that isn't suppose to do well with BIF).

Here are a few of my favs from the shoot.

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[mbrager]

So many fantastic images. Nice variety and very sharp and well exposed. Thanks for sharing.

[Marko]

Killer set mike.
Shot 15 is hilarious and my fave of the set along with 3, 4, 7

[Lungelarry]

WOW<WOW<WOW..............every shot tack sharp..............did I say WOW...........

[Rdbender]

Great shots as always Mike

[Hillbillygirl]

Can't pick a fav as they are all beautiful shots Mike. The norm for you though.

[Mike Bons]

Thank you very much everyone for your kind words!!

[QuietOne]

Wonderful set of images. Seems like waterfowl just look dorky when they're trying to land.

[asnow]

Great set Mike. That 6th one and the last one are hilarious.