At high tide, ocean water pours into the salt marshes at the refuge, and provides a fish bonanza to the birds that hover near the sluice gates. I saw a band of Seagulls diving with abandon into the churning water and I began shooting them. Only when I came home and looked at the images on the computer did I see that some of them actually had caught small fish.
A Cormorant was equally successful, though they usually catch much bigger fish. Perhaps this one was young and still learning.
quietsolopursuits said:
Wonderful captures, I’ve seen gulls with fish before, but I’never actually seen them catch a fish.
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Amy said:
I love these shots, Hien! I bet you were thrilled to see these captures on your computer. š
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Jet Eliot said:
Such a bonanza for the birds! Wonderful photos, Hien, I especially like that first one with the gull’s red feet so prominent.
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DG MARYOGA said:
Incredibly beautiful shots,amazing details,dear Hien!The great “fishrtmen” had such a “catch ” š
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Doda!
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Rebel Girl said:
Great shots. I love it when that happens and we get things we never knew we had until we download the pictures.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! You are right about these surprises that we enjoy as a side benefit of taking photographs.
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creatingmindblog said:
Clear and sharp images! Great composition too!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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