I have been trying to get a really good image of a common nighthawk as he flies low over a stock pond for a drink. These birds fly very eratically until just before they get low enough to get a drink. At that point they turn their wings and slow and stable to get a drink. Up until now the best I have done is with a 70-200 f2.8 on my D500. I have tried with little success with lenses such as my Sigma 160-600 sport and my 500pf. Last night I used the 300pf and got probably my best shot of a nighthawk getting a drink. Out of over 100 images from last night, this 4 shot series was my best.
Thats outrageous! Super sweet captures, never saw an image of one in flight let alone this sequence. So it is a drink and not going after an insect or water creature? This is really awesome and you have earned my vote!
