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All photographs by David Lilly
For most Canadian Bird Photographers spring is an exciting time. Ducks are getting together for mating, the songbirds are slowly making their way north and the Ospreys have returned.
Our pretties duck the Wood Duck look fantastic in the early morning spring sunrise and even better with a reflection.
Ducks are skittish in the spring, so the longer the lens the better. For the photos to the right and bottom, I used the Nikon 500pf lens. Still not long enough - I might just have to invest in the 800mm Nikon for the mirrorless camera. The problem is I don't have a mirrorless camera Hum Hum.
Early spring mornings are excellent for bird photography because the light is still at roughly 45 Degrees.
I was surprised by the Wood Duck in a tree it just did not suit a water bird. However, they do nest in holes in trees.
I don't know why they call the Ring-necked duck because the white ring is around the beak, it was nice to see them.
I tried to get the classic shot of the Red-winged blackbird with early morning breath showing but no luck.
Nikon D 500 with a Nikon 500pf lens.
