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I was fortunate this summer to be able to photograph two species of Loons. One was my usual work with common loons in the Adirondack mountains of upstate NY. But I was also able to photograph Red-throated loons in breeding plumage on nesting habitat as well. Special experience.
I'll split into two posts. Common Loons (Gavia immer) here and Red-throated in the next.
Comments and critiques welcome.
Bruce
1. Common Loon and Chick in the morning fog.
Canon EOS R5EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens420mmf/5.01/1250s1250 ISO0.0 EV
2. The Good Life
Canon EOS R3RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens500mmf/8.01/800s640 ISO0.0 EV
3. Common Loon Chick feeding
Canon EOS R3RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens500mmf/8.01/2000s1250 ISO0.0 EV
4. Common Loon Breakfast in Bed
Canon EOS R5EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens420mmf/5.01/1250s1250 ISO0.0 EV
5. Common Loon Chicks peeking from underwing
Canon EOS R3EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens420mmf/5.61/640s2500 ISO0.0 EV
6. Yawning Common Loon Chick
Canon EOS R3EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens420mmf/5.61/640s2000 ISO0.0 EV
7. Big fish for little bird
Canon EOS R5RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens500mmf/8.01/1000s800 ISO0.0 EV
8. Peaceful Common Loon Morning
Canon EOS R5EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens420mmf/5.01/800s1250 ISO0.0 EV
9. Sibling Common Loons
Canon EOS R3RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens363mmf/6.31/1250s640 ISO0.0 EV
10. Common Loon in foggy sunrise
Canon EOS R5RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens428mmf/6.31/2000s2500 ISO0.0 EV
These are off the chart good, and the intimate moments of loon parenting should be in a husbandry text book. Just awesome, thanks for sharing, great work!
Eric
Erictator wrote:
These are off the chart good, and the intimate moments of loon parenting should be in a husbandry text book. Just awesome, thanks for sharing, great work!
Eric
Thank you very much Eric. You commented before I got the Red-throated photos posted in the thread. Hope you get to see them.
Bruce
Oh yes, and the same workmanship and appeal applies here. What a unique opportunity to have both. Very cool indeed. 😎 I'm always intrigued by variations yet similar behavioral traits.
Eric
This is an amazing set of images... Your work with the common loons is top notch. The many photos of chick riding a parent, as well as chicks being fed make this set special.
I am curious... did you shoot the Red-throated loons in Adirondacks as well? I thought that they breed in the arctic... regardless, you definitely made the most of your opportunity.
Erictator wrote:
Oh yes, and the same workmanship and appeal applies here. What a unique opportunity to have both. Very cool indeed. 😎 I'm always intrigued by variations yet similar behavioral traits.
Eric
Yes, it was fascinating to see the similarities and differences in behavior.
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morris wrote:
A delight to view Bruce. I love all the interaction
Morris
I love to watch all the interactions too! Often, I find myself ignoring the camera just to watch. Appreciate the commment. BTW, I was able to spend an evening/AM on your Nickerson Beach this summer too - always enjoy seeing your work from there.
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OwlsEyes wrote:
This is an amazing set of images... Your work with the common loons is top notch. The many photos of chick riding a parent, as well as chicks being fed make this set special.
I am curious... did you shoot the Red-throated loons in Adirondacks as well? I thought that they breed in the arctic... regardless, you definitely made the most of your opportunity.
bruce
I appreciate your kind words. I photographed the Red-throateds in Iceland.
Bruce (too)
