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[Louis Champan]

My annual fly fishing trip turned into as much a photography trip as a fishing one. I had plenty of time for doing both fishing and photography but I think I found more things to shoot than fish to catch. While driving out though the country side looking for quail I finally spotted one sitting on a fence post, so I turned around and pulled to the side of the road and poked my 600mm out the window. Expecting to see just the quail I was quite surprised at what I was looking at, a pair of Flicker Woodpeckers had made a nest/home right where the quail was sitting.
For the next four days I was back at this location early in the morning and was presented with different shooting scenes every morning. Here's a few of the shots I was able to get.

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Louie

 

[NCV]

I see a lot of bird photography around the various Forums, but these stand out.

 

[Mike Buckley]

These photos are some of the most interesting and informative I've ever seen of birds. Exceptionally well done.

 

[Bohdan]

Wow...forsure.. sure glad you went fishing and could share these with us.

 

[nuclearjock]

Very nice Louie. Well done

 

[Brian_S]

excellent catch there Louie, the second shot reminds me of the song "whose that knockin at my door"

 

[Randy]

great set Louie

 

[Allan]

Very nice group. I especially like the hopping quail.

 

[bsinc1962]

Great work Louie. Interesting interactions. #2 is wonderful as it shows them all just hanging out.

 

[wildcoastoutfitter]

I really like the two in flight.

 

[Palouse]

Stunning, breathtakingly so!

 

[drr1531]

Nice set, Louie. Love the flicker looking up at the quail. Well done

 

[dossy]

Wow, Louie. Great series. I've never seen these birds. They are quite beautiful, especially #1.

 

[Clix Pix]

These are astonishing! I especially like number 4 and number 5......

 

[catalyst]

These exceed your exceedingly high standards, Louie.

 

[andreasb]

What a great find and what a cool series!!!

 

[JW53]

Really wonderful work, love that little quail hopping.

 

[Louis Champan]

I see a lot of bird photography around the various Forums, but these stand out.

I appreciate it, thank you.

These photos are some of the most interesting and informative I've ever seen of birds. Exceptionally well done.

Thank you very much Mike.

Wow...forsure.. sure glad you went fishing and could share these with us.

Thanks Bob.

Very nice Louie. Well done

Thanks very much Rick.

 

[alexf]

Stunning work indeed!
Wonderful set.

 

[Louis Champan]

excellent catch there Louie, the second shot reminds me of the song "whose that knockin at my door"

Thank you Brian.

great set Louie

Always appreciate your comments Randy, thank you.

Very nice group. I especially like the hopping quail.

Thanks Allan.

Great work Louie. Interesting interactions. #2 is wonderful as it shows them all just hanging out.

Most appreciated Bill, thanks very much.

I really like the two in flight.

Thanks for taking a look.