I was recently on spring break in FL with the family - and enjoyed several great outings at a couple wildlife areas near Delray Beach (Wakodahatchee and Green Cay Wetlands).
I have many images I've been slow to process, but here are a few firsts for me: the Purple Gallinule, the Sora, and the Painted Bunting. Also included a Common Galinule chick, which was so funny looking with it's bald head and tiny wings.
All shot with the amazing 5DIII! Please excuse the feeder on the last bunting shot .
the third shot (gallinule portrait) is really nice, what great colors. that look of the sora is better than any look (and photo!) i have ever had at that bird.
Sure looks like you had a great time Jim and are enjoying the new body. 3 is a lovely shot, those guys sure are pretty but I have a feeling the locals think they are oridinary The Bunting is one of North America's prettiest birds. I would shoot that on a feeder any day Great stuff!
dorian wrote:
the third shot (gallinule portrait) is really nice, what great colors. that look of the sora is better than any look (and photo!) i have ever had at that bird.
DonGut wrote:
#7 is a lovely shot in a lovely setting. And #2 is also fantastic. The colours are too crazy to believe. That camera looks like a beauty. Don
ashley138 wrote:
Wow, stellar set of shots here!! The gallinulles are to die for. 1 and 2 are my picks of the set - such awesome sharpness and color in these shots.
Thank you very much, Ashley. The gallinules were such a treat to see - thanks for the picks!
Tim Kuhn wrote:
Sure looks like you had a great time Jim and are enjoying the new body. 3 is a lovely shot, those guys sure are pretty but I have a feeling the locals think they are oridinary The Bunting is one of North America's prettiest birds. I would shoot that on a feeder any day Great stuff!
Tim
We had a blast, Tim. The spring activity there was phenomenal. Isn't it funny how simple the exotic nature of a species is...if it's not in our backyard it's exotic . I had that some thought on a recent trip to Panama..."our guide sees these amazing birds every day"...one man's painted bunting is another man's scrub jay... thanks for for the comment, Tim.
Please excuse the feeder on the last bunting shot 
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