Flying, Swimming and just "blown around" things at Frank Lake

[Matt K.]

Went to Frank Lake today; suppose it is a bit early yet for most of the varieties to show themselves. So my first impression was: Man, it's amazinge what the wind can blow around!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/6957314838_7e2c77e309_b.jpg

Then I went into the blind; caught this Blue Winged Teal. Apparently one of the first ones back from South America. The critters travel farthest south, so I have been told ....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/7103386251_3c476af017_b.jpg

Last but not least I caught this Franklin's Gull in flight ... (man, I love my 300mm)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/6957314350_ebf15daba6_b.jpg

[Mad Aussie]

Did you check to see if anyone was stuck in the Loo?? :)

That's an awesome shot of the Franklins Gull!

[AntZ]

Interesting series. Nice reflection in shot 2 and shot 3 is a beauty.

[XPWizard]

Nice set. #3 is way cool.

[Hillbillygirl]

Agree with the others. Love that Franklin's Gull.

[Matt K.]

Did you check to see if anyone was stuck in the Loo?? :)

Ummmm ... one of them is empty ... the other one was ... ummmm ... close to overflowing .... I suppose the people taking care of these things thought it was all for the birds, anyway. But I don't believe there was anyone in the other one, unless they were in the basement .....

[bucket]

I really like the second shot. I have always been fascinated with movements in placidity; it talks so much about life.

[edG]

#3 for me please

[Matt K.]

i thought this thread was dead ... lol .. thanks for the comments.