Fowl at Frank Lake

[mbrager]

Located near High River, Alberta, Frank Lake benefits from the recent rains and is full of bird-life of all sorts. There is a wooden blind in place for observation and photography and some of the birds will come fairly close to the shore without fear. These are photos from a Sunday journey. It was quite a still day so the water reflections are interesting. These were all shot at 400mm on my 7D. Some are birds I had not seen before and had to look up in my Audubon Society book to identify.

1. Eared Grebe and chick
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2. Ruddy Ducks
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3. White Faced Ibis
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4. Wilson's Phalarope
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5. Red Winged Blackbird
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6. Yellow Headed Blackbird (female)
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[JAS_Photo]

Very nice set. Quite a variety of birds. There are a couple I have never knew were in Alberta! Well done.

[Barefoot]

All are nice, but the White Faced Ibis is exceptional.

[Hillbillygirl]

Nicely done on every one, especially from what looks like some challenging lighting. Really like that Ibis, and the pose on the Blackbird.