Ron in Atlanta Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 Nice weather yesterday (Dec 10) so we ran on up to the Tennessee River North of Chattanooga. Sandhill Cranes stop here on the path of their migration. Lots of Sandhill Cranes Coming in for a landing I love that the families fly together That's Dad, Mom and youngster on the bottom. Bald Eagles, an adult here an immature Bald Eagle, about 3 years old White Pelicans as well Lots of White Pelicans And of course, the ever present Great Blue Heron poses in front of a cypress tree Talk about "social distancing" I think we saw two other boats all day. Happy Holidays everyone! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby B Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Awesome pics!! What lens are you using for those flying shots? (assuming they are quite a distance away.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron in Atlanta Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Bobby B said: What lens are you using for those flying shots? I shoot with a Nikon D850 and believe it or not, a Sigma 180 - 600mm Sports lens. We let the boat drift between Hiawassee Island and the southern bank of the Hiawassee River. The birds spend time flying between the two locations. Most of the shots were taken at 2000th of a second shutter speed and of course, hand held because we are on a boat which rocks back and forth, negating the opportunity to use a tripod. These are a lot of Cranes here at this time of year. and occasionally, you get very lucky and spot a Whooping Crane... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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