Bird Photos at Ding Darling - Sanibel Island
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Some photos that I took this week during a brief visit to Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, Florida. Weather was cold and unfortunately no Spoonbills 
NIKON Z 8 TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z lens 500mm f/6.7 1/1250s 560 ISO +1.0 EV
NIKON Z 8 TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z lens 500mm f/6.7 1/1250s 720 ISO -0.3 EV
NIKON Z 8 TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z lens 500mm f/6.7 1/1250s 500 ISO -0.3 EV
NIKON Z 8 TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z lens 500mm f/6.7 1/1250s 180 ISO -1.7 EV
NIKON Z 8 TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z lens 381mm f/6.0 1/1250s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 8 TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z lens 359mm f/6.0 1/1250s 360 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 8 TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z lens 500mm f/6.7 1/1250s 360 ISO -0.3 EV
NIKON Z 8 TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z lens 500mm f/6.7 1/1250s 3200 ISO +1.0 EV
NIKON Z 8 TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z lens 500mm f/6.7 1/1250s 200 ISO -1.0 EV
NIKON Z 8 TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD A057Z lens 414mm f/6.3 1/1250s 220 ISO -1.7 EV
Feb 06, 2026 at 02:35 PM
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Nice shots! I don't see the Tamron 150-500 being used much but it seems like a nice option especially considering the price.
Feb 06, 2026 at 03:11 PM
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Wezre wrote:
Nice shots! I don't see the Tamron 150-500 being used much but it seems like a nice option especially considering the price.
Thank you. It is a compact lens and since I was flying, I took it instead of the 600pf which I preferred, but was happy with the results.
Nice shots! I don't see the Tamron 150-500 being used much but it seems like a nice option especially considering the price.
Thank you. It is a compact lens and since I was flying, I took it instead of the 600pf which I preferred, but was happy with the results.
Feb 06, 2026 at 03:45 PM
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Nice shots. Been to Ding Darling (and Sanibel) many times over the years. Corkscrew over closer to Naples is another great birding opportunity.
Feb 06, 2026 at 05:37 PM
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good selection of pictures of a variety of birds. it may have been cold down there by florida standards, but compared to northern indiana into michigan, it was probably almost balmy. glad you got to go and hope the rest of your trip goes well.
Feb 06, 2026 at 05:47 PM
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Thank you. Back in PA for record breaking cold weather this weekend.
Feb 06, 2026 at 05:56 PM
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Thanks for sharing. I like how the curve of the fish mirrors the bird's neck in the first shot. How was the preserve? Well recovered from the hurricane?
Feb 06, 2026 at 06:43 PM
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Nice set of bird shots! How close were you to the birds?
Feb 06, 2026 at 07:17 PM
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pbraymond wrote:
Thanks for sharing. I like how the curve of the fish mirrors the bird's neck in the first shot. How was the preserve? Well recovered from the hurricane?
The refuge and the area looked good. I did not see much sign of damage.
Thanks for sharing. I like how the curve of the fish mirrors the bird's neck in the first shot. How was the preserve? Well recovered from the hurricane?
The refuge and the area looked good. I did not see much sign of damage.
Feb 06, 2026 at 08:17 PM
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jrscls wrote:
Nice set of bird shots! How close were you to the birds?
Between 100-150 feet.
Nice set of bird shots! How close were you to the birds?
Between 100-150 feet.
Feb 06, 2026 at 09:00 PM
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Nice varied set Laslo,
It looks like Ding Darling has recovered from the recent hurricanes. Did you see signs of the storms?
Morris
It looks like Ding Darling has recovered from the recent hurricanes. Did you see signs of the storms?
Morris
Feb 07, 2026 at 07:23 AM
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morris wrote:
Nice varied set Laslo,
It looks like Ding Darling has recovered from the recent hurricanes. Did you see signs of the storms?
Morris
Thanks Morris. I did not at Ding Darling but did not get to look around Sanibel Island commercial areas, since we had limited time during the visit.
Nice varied set Laslo,
It looks like Ding Darling has recovered from the recent hurricanes. Did you see signs of the storms?
Morris
Thanks Morris. I did not at Ding Darling but did not get to look around Sanibel Island commercial areas, since we had limited time during the visit.
Feb 07, 2026 at 08:33 AM
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A very nice mix. Numbers 1,3&10 for me.
John
John
Feb 07, 2026 at 08:42 AM
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Ripolini wrote:
Lovely set!
👏
Thank you.
Lovely set!
👏
Thank you.
Feb 08, 2026 at 08:37 AM