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16-JUN-2009 Hank v/d Velde

20090616 042 Common Loons - SERIES.jpg

Mississippi Lake

Three images of a Loon Couple and one Baby Loon, approx 2-3 days old. Note: this is not the Loon family that I had previously reported to have had their nest + 2 eggs destroyed, and then started a new nest. This second attempt at nesting for this couple also failed as it appears that the one egg has been destroyed by some predator.

Above Photo: Two Loons + one young, probably only a few days old. Ma & Pa seem to be a bit apprehensive at our approach.


Ma. and Pa. are down right upset with us as we approach a bit too close.


As we back off, the Loons swim away, junior doing its best to keep up with the adults.


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Dennis Swayze28-Jun-2009 13:48
Great find and captures Hank...well done.
Cheers !
monil27-Jun-2009 00:40
Superb.
It have only one little bird?v
Giancarlo Guzzardi26-Jun-2009 09:28
the third is very lovely and all are beautiful, sharper and with nice textures on the water
Julie Tremblay24-Jun-2009 10:10
Beautiful series! Note: Sorry to hear their second attempt failed. :-(
lou_rozensteins24-Jun-2009 08:27
All lovely shots; they are such handsome birds. Well done. voted.
Dave Hawkins24-Jun-2009 03:39
love this series, wonderful feel
love the detail as well
Char24-Jun-2009 01:34
Hi Hank,
These are absolutely fabulous! Fantastic shots with wonderful blue water! \/
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet24-Jun-2009 01:25
A lovely serie.
Len24-Jun-2009 01:08
Another great series!!!
Marcia Colelli24-Jun-2009 00:51
wonderful series, love the little one trying to keep up V
Simon Chandler24-Jun-2009 00:39
Beautiful images. The composition of the 3rd image is just perfect. v
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)24-Jun-2009 00:14
Called 'Common' but I have yet to see them this close and with a young - super!
Michel Jasmin23-Jun-2009 21:14
Great shots & a little one in bonus V
Janet Forjan-Freedman23-Jun-2009 17:02
The details and exposure are fantastic in this great series@
Bryan Murahashi23-Jun-2009 14:44
Beautiful capture of this young family.
Lamar Nix23-Jun-2009 14:41
Oh boy, what a great set of images this is! BV
Guest 23-Jun-2009 08:13
Great series of these beautiful birds, V!
Marco Valk23-Jun-2009 05:47
Great series; no 3 is amazing! v
Dominic Cantin23-Jun-2009 05:05
Excellent series Hank ! The #3 is funny ;)

Dom :)
Guest 23-Jun-2009 04:29
Magnificent series, they are all stunning, but the 3rd is the charm :) The superb Hank way!! V!
Robert Houde23-Jun-2009 04:18
Splendid light and a instructive text. Vote
Carol Rollins23-Jun-2009 04:00
Fabulous series Hank! Just wonderful. ~
Peter Stahl23-Jun-2009 03:45
Terrific set!!~
Joanne Kamo23-Jun-2009 03:07
Breathtaking images, Hank..wonderfully composed!
Tom Munson23-Jun-2009 02:58
Outstanding series, Hank! Great shots!
Eric Martin23-Jun-2009 02:49
Great series Hank!
January Grey23-Jun-2009 02:49
Wait for me! Such a sweet series, Hank! It's no wonder they're a bit nervous. Beautifully captured, with great commentary. V~
Jim Coffman23-Jun-2009 02:25
Superb series,Hank!
Guest 23-Jun-2009 02:21
Fantastic work, Hank. Beautiful series, survival of the fittest. BV
Brad Claypole23-Jun-2009 02:16
Love that 3rd one. BV
jychamberland23-Jun-2009 02:12
fantastic series Hank.
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