Mum Plover


Posted by DMcLarty on Sun Jan 04, 2004 6:09 pm

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Another from our review of the year...a very good project for a cooler winter afternoon. Been awhile since I posted in the Avian gallery as well.:wink:

The plovers come to our area in early June and are a real sign that the spring has arrived. They start to nest along the top and sides of the eskers and along the flatter areas along the rocky shores. In out travels out we carefully watch for them as it is so easy to disturb them and even possible to destroy a nesting area. Once found and with a slow and careful approach we can get within a safe distance for some photos. This mother was quite comfortable with my approach for a couple intimate moments.
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Canon D30 100-400 IS ISO 100 F5.6

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by Alan Murphy on Sun Jan 04, 2004 6:43 pm
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Beautiful bird and great comp. The side lighting is a little harsh but you managed the exposure well.
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by Robert Kemmerlin on Sun Jan 04, 2004 6:59 pm
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Nice shot, sitting on the nest adds a lot.
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by Heather Forcier on Mon Jan 05, 2004 12:34 am
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Hi, Doug and Karen! :)

Neat nest shot, I really like that the eggs are so visible. Like Alan, I think the sidelighting is a little harsh, but you did well not using any flash.
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by DC on Mon Jan 05, 2004 5:25 am
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I like this shot a lot Doug. Excellent detail and the exposure is held very well. Congrats.
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by Michael Dossett on Mon Jan 05, 2004 6:25 pm
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I like this although a slightly lower angle might be nice. The light is a little harsh but not terrible. Is this a Common Ringed Plover or a Little Ringed Plover?

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