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

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/8150/6...2c77e309_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/7037/7...476af017_b.jpg

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

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/6...f15daba6_b.jpg

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

That's an awesome shot of the Franklins Gull!

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

Nice set. #3 is way cool.

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

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Originally Posted by Mad Aussie

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

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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 .....

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

#3 for me please

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