Charlie and the Nature Factory [Warning: Stunningly Beautiful Large Photo Images]

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Great shot!

I love the coloration of the spoonbill and how it contrasts against the backdrop of the grass and the shadows on the water.
 

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Great shot!

I love the coloration of the spoonbill and how it contrasts against the backdrop of the grass and the shadows on the water.

Agreed, the pink really pops against the green.

Beautiful shot of the roseate! I love the reflection. :)
Thank you all very much. I consider that one a signature image of sorts, unplanned and completely random: The bird appeared from behind unexpectedly, beating its wings like mad as I turned toward the source of the noise and got off a single shot as she passed by.

Lots of luck involved also, which is always welcome. :)
 

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Hey guys, sorry I haven't been around much.

It's been in the 80s the last 3 days and no sign of Tidbit. I keep hoping, an hoping to have photos to share, but nothing yet, eventhough the ants are out under his orange tree :(

We had 18-20s for a week, so not sure if he made it or not, and next week it will be in the 50s, so not warm enough for him to be out.
 

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How so? Isn't he well underground in a sort of hibernation mode this time of year?

I hope so. He was so little and he only had 2 days before the first cold snap to try and dig in. I don't know if he managed it. I hope he did, but the specialist at the nature society said at his size he wasn't likely to survive :( Some of them do, but they don't have a great shot...
 

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I'm sure that SK is right. Tidbit is in hibernation and won't be back out until winter's over. :Hug2:

I haven't been on for a while, I'll have to go back through the thread when I get more time. I bet I've missed some amazing photos.
 

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Hey guys, sorry I haven't been around much.

It's been in the 80s the last 3 days and no sign of Tidbit. I keep hoping, an hoping to have photos to share, but nothing yet, eventhough the ants are out under his orange tree :(

We had 18-20s for a week, so not sure if he made it or not, and next week it will be in the 50s, so not warm enough for him to be out.
I wish Tidbit the best, but this 80 degree weather of yours is making my -3 degree weather seem somehow not good by comparison. Please warm my weather up.

Thank you.
 

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I wish Tidbit the best, but this 80 degree weather of yours is making my -3 degree weather seem somehow not good by comparison. Please warm my weather up.

Thank you.
Hey, you got a little furry coat, you're good! Tidbit is naked!
Poor l'il fella. Hang on 'til summer comes, Tidbit!
 

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I wish Tidbit the best, but this 80 degree weather of yours is making my -3 degree weather seem somehow not good by comparison. Please warm my weather up.

Thank you.

WOW - well, it will be 59 for the high next week, if that makes ya feel any better.

Hey, you got a little furry coat, you're good! Tidbit is naked!
Poor l'il fella. Hang on 'til summer comes, Tidbit!

*chuckling quietly*

I hope he made it, but I am prepared for the worst.
 

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Yup, wishing Tidbit the best. :)
 

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:Wha:

okay, I don't think I want to know where your mind is at.
 

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More pretty pink stuff. :)

The same bird here, feeding among varying reflections as it moves along:



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It seems that the spoonbill was keeping an eye on you the whole time. I was wondering how close these shots were, since the details (the wrinkles on its legs, the "cowlicked" feathers on its neck, etc.) are so clear and visible?

Awesome!
 

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It seems that the spoonbill was keeping an eye on you the whole time. I was wondering how close these shots were, since the details (the wrinkles on its legs, the "cowlicked" feathers on its neck, etc.) are so clear and visible?

Awesome!
I was fairly close then and fortunate the spoonbill fed toward me and approached with what seemed like little concern for my presence. (I was sitting in the water at the time, a good way to lower one's profile when targeting wading birds.)

All three of those were taken at 300mm, the maximum focal length of the lens I used that day.
 

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A spoonbill here, racing low above the edge of a mud flat during low tide. I don't have many favorite images, but this is one of them: :)



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Beautiful photo! I like the pink reflection in the water.
 

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We had a week in the 80s and now it rained overnight, so I'm expecting the plants to think it's spring any second now. The lawn is green and we don't water it. SoCal trees can get terribly confused some years.

Hope Tidbit is okay.