a good time was had, fun shooting and good company, Jim and I were fortunate to catch up with several cool species in the woods of Pelee.

1 Scarlet Tanager with lunch

Some great warbler shots, blackburnians are so pretty

looks like it was a super outing Ray

favs are 1 and 4(love the head-on)......like Jim's hat

Great job on some really small birds, Ray. My wife and I want to visit Pelee some spring, so thanks for sharing.

Super job on these Ray, I really like 2, 4 and 5. These guys really make you work for a shot don't they?

Doug

I can't id that very last one, looks like an older type of buzzard common in N.America but I'm not certain, What's that in its clutches? Looks like an ornament for its nest or to impress a mate. I'd help please!

Very nice job on these little birds. You sure got the pretty ones, some I have never seen before. Magnolia and Blackburnian are my favorites. However gotta give credit to the Black-throated Green for trying to steal the show Looks like you had fun, had good light and good company I enjoyed your resuts!

Karl

Fun stuff Ray, wonderful shots not a bad one in the bunch! Most of these I have never seen before, great work there!

Tim

Great shots Ray & fun to see what Jim looks like. Nothing like going out with friends to shoot.

Scarlet Tanager is my pick.

Lil

1st shot is awesome. Very pleasing colours too.

Jude

thanks very much everyone, I really appreciate the feedback., Pelee is a cool place to shoot, and a great place to hike in the woods, awesome trails, and lots to see.

Take care!

Great photos. What camera and lenses you are useing?

Great stuff...Does it ever feel busy at Pelee in terms of the amount of people there?

very pretty....

looks like Jim is packing some heavy gear there!!

mikle_misu wrote:
Great photos. What camera and lenses you are useing?

thanks mikle_misu

I use the D300, and the 200-400 VR., a very cool kit.

Josh S wrote:
Great stuff...Does it ever feel busy at Pelee in terms of the amount of people there?



Thanks Josh

I have heard some stories!! 600 people on the beach chasing one bird! the police had to be brought in!

Where ever there is a concentration of birds, there are many photogs, and birders fighting for position., it can get hectic., but most of the time people are civil.

Many people avoid the crowded area, and wander around, there are lots for everyone to see.

take care.

Mstic wrote:
very pretty....

looks like Jim is packing some heavy gear there!!

Yes, Jim has the D300, 500 f4 afs 2, a top end gitzo, and arca ball head, sb800, and better beamer.

Lovely set of bird shots!!! OK, enjoyed them all......
Susan

Lovely set Raymond.
Harsha

What a collection, Ray. Except for the first shots, the others would be all firsts for me (well, with the exception of the last one )
Beautiful color and bg in all of them. Detail and lighting are very good as well. A collection to be proud of.
Socrate

I guess you did have a great day out Raymond. An amazing assortment of beautiful song birds.... but hey, you forgot to ID that last one......

I think it is a Grey Coated mustacheod Nike Footed Warbler

T

Gorgeous set, Raymond.

thanks very much for all the nice comments!