While at lunch today I found myself once again at Standley Lake, and once again fighting some tough light.
This time a subject presented itself particularly well for some silhouette shots. White-faced Ibis. I saw one last year on a snowy morning in Estes Park, but this was the first time I had seen a large group in migration.
A few Franklin's Gulls were moving through the area as well. Last Thursday I saw over a hundred at Lower Church Lake. Today there were only a handful in flight, but a fun species, no matter the number.
The Ibis were a real highlight though. Seeing a flight of birds and recognising the shape immediately is a real treat - granted this is a pretty memorable shape.
So, here's to shapes in the sky - may they all be as easy to id as these!
While at lunch today I found myself once again at Standley Lake, and once again fighting some tough light. 
This time a subject presented itself particularly well for some silhouette shots. White-faced Ibis. I saw one last year on a snowy morning in Estes Park, but this was the first time I had seen a large group in migration. 
A few Franklin's Gulls were moving through the area as well. Last Thursday I saw over a hundred at Lower Church Lake. Today there were only a handful in flight, but a fun species, no matter the number. 
The Ibis were a real highlight though. Seeing a flight of birds and recognising the shape immediately is a real treat - granted this is a pretty memorable shape. 
So, here's to shapes in the sky - may they all be as easy to id as these!
I'm amazed at the variety of birds that you have there!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Ibis photos!
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