In the area after meetings today so I made a quick pass through to see how the place looked after major dike construction. Appreciate the great updates from Mark Mauldin, Bonnie and Tim this past week. I found it very easy to navigate around dikes and made my way out to the flats easily. I think I even like the way it is now better than before. No SEO's yet as previously reported by Mark but I did see many Harriers and 4 different Kestrals

Here is just a couple as I didn't have much time.


#1
These guys kept their distance from me and while photographing a Great Blue this one of course decides to fly right over my head! Sorry for the clip but I had the 500 bolted on.

Oh--excellent work, Tom!
Glad you got up there-and glad you have a good report!
Sound great! Nice to see that familiar bg behind the heron again!

Wow, let's hope the kestrels stick around Great shot of the little guy! Those Ospreys are clever, they wait until you are shooting something mundane and THEN fly right over head! Great shot even clipped. I kind of like the east west dike being gone, easier to see the whole place from almost any spot

Tim

Great set Tom

Dick.

Hi Tom,

3 strong photos with the last being a super portrait.

Morris

Nice job Tom!
Glad to hear the news. Looks like our little friend is back too. I can't wait to get back up there. Sweet GBHIF, talk about 3d quality! Love the soft tones & nice BG there.
Nice detail on the Kestral.

JayT

Tom,
All this in an hour, very sweet

Tim

Wow sounds like you guys are in for lots of action. I really like the GBH IF, great background.

Rob

Wow, sounds like a great place to see Raptors Tom, my pick is #1 wing clip and all, nice. Verno

Very nice Tom. My fav is 31.
dan

Woohoo, keep up the good thoughts for the winter and heres hoping the Kestrals stay around, thanks for the update Tom!
I really like the Kestral!! The GBH in Flight is Sweet my friend
Larry

Awesome shots, Thomas. The kestrel is one of my favorite birds and they're difficult to get close to, in my experience. Thanks for sharing these.

Tim Kuhn wrote:
Those Ospreys are clever, they wait until you are shooting something mundane and THEN fly right over head!
Tim

Those Osprey are sooooo clever they disguise themselves at Harriers. Only a trained expert could tell the difference

Like the look she's giving you, Tom. Also enjoyed your shot of the GBH lofting by and that sweet little kestrel up on that branch

Ken

Nice ones Tom, like 2nd and last the most

Tom,

Great shots, sharp with action.

Larry

What a place this seems to be Tom. I guess I will count on you guys keeping me enlightened again with your fine imagery of that area. Harriers are one of my very favorites, keep them coming buddy! The GBH seems out of place there as I am expecting SEO's and hawks from you here but the shot is really sweet! Lots of detail on the Kestrel, I am sure you will find one on a perfect perch next time out

Take care buddy.........
Karl

Don't you just hate it when a Harrier gets close to you for once and you've got the 500 bolted on? It's still a super shot and look, Tom. The Kestrel's really pretty, and neat enviro on the GBHIF pic. Sounds like you're going to have a productive time at Fir...Good for you and us!

Best Wishes,
Steve

awesome Tom, you guys sure make me wish I was there.

Excellent set Tom well done

Garen