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!



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 ....



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

[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.