Ft. De Soto morning surprise

[Mitchell]

Had my surgical case for the morning cancel today.:Whistle:
Snuck off to Ft De Soto to try out my new 300mm, f2.8 VR.

The birding was very slow at sunrise. The lighting was nice, but I couldn't find anything except gulls when I was looking out at the water. When I turned around to walk away, this guy was right behind me!

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Things picked up a little later, but the lighting was not as nice.

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[TOLady]

Looks like you had a very productive morning after all, esp for a 'kid sneaking out of school'!! :biggrin:
Well done, Mitch!

 

[Mitchell]

Looks like you had a very productive morning after all, esp for a 'kid sneaking out of school'!! :biggrin:
Well done, Mitch!

Sandi, don't tell my wife. She thinks I work too hard!:wink:

 

[Gale]

Very pretty shots.
Love the light for the GBH
The dancing Reddish Egret is great.
Very good Tricolor Heron with catch...
Well you had a good day:>))

ps....I won't tell...lol