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06-JAN-2010 Hank v/d Velde

20100106 307 Snow Buntings.jpg

Ashton, Ontario

I've not had much success in the past trying to shoot Snow Buntings. These flighty birds usually swoop in and out in large flocks, across snow covered rural roads and farmer's fields. The slightest movement or noise tends to set them off in unison. Presently a friend and fellow bird photographer found this large flock at a farmer's yard attracted by an exposed pile of cattle feed. Three of us spent several hours taking shots as the Buntings flew in and out, scared off repeatedly by slight movement and/or simply the clicks of our cameras. I went back the next day and took some more shots. I'll be posting some of the shots over the next few days.

In the above photo, several of the Buntings can be seen gorging themselves at the top of the pile of feed.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S
1/800s f/6.3 at 420.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Ruth Moorhead18-Sep-2015 23:36
Oh, you lucky folks! I'll have to find a way to leave such a pile not far from one of our roads, for like you, I've seen them only against snow. Thanks so much for sharing your trove; from this image alone, I know all of you came away with a fabulous record.
KAI-WING LEUNG13-Dec-2010 14:06
Excellent shot!
Bob Pelkey20-Feb-2010 17:45
Great behavioral shot, Hank.
Yi Feng12-Jan-2010 01:16
Wonderful capture, Hank!
Giancarlo Guzzardi11-Jan-2010 09:34
very beautiful scene captured
tammie11-Jan-2010 03:59
Yes, they are hard to shoot that is for sure! But you got a great shot of their little group!! Cool landing shot Hank!
golfpic11-Jan-2010 02:09
Looks like these Snow Buntings have hit paydirt! What more could a cold hungey bird ask for? :-)
Marcia Colelli11-Jan-2010 01:17
wonderful capture and worth the patience V
lou_rozensteins10-Jan-2010 23:40
They look like great little birds. It's great to get lucky sometimes. This is a nice shot!
Wayne Millar10-Jan-2010 17:46
Nice shooting Hank.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal10-Jan-2010 14:02
Prachtige mooie aktie foto, een heel mooi moment!!! V
Ton
Guest 10-Jan-2010 13:31
terrific captures Hank.
NealyBob10-Jan-2010 13:09
Great action shot Hank! I've never seen this bird before~!
Steve Morris10-Jan-2010 10:51
Great photo of these elusive birds Hank!!BV
Guest 10-Jan-2010 07:48
Great shot, Hank! I love this photo. v
January Grey10-Jan-2010 06:22
Such beautiful little birds! I've never seen a Snow Bunting...must be exciting to catch so many! Wonderful shot, Hank~
Len10-Jan-2010 06:06
Well timed Hank,Nice take with one coming in to land!!!
Bryan Murahashi10-Jan-2010 05:13
Wonderful capture of all the activity at your feeder.
Guest 10-Jan-2010 03:26
Terrific image of these beautiful birds. Excellent work, Hank. V
Guest 10-Jan-2010 03:09
Great shot, Hank. I can never get close to these guys.
Michel Jasmin10-Jan-2010 03:05
They are great birds, full of energy, well done Hank
larose forest photos10-Jan-2010 02:39
This is just top notch, Hank! It is sooo difficult, as you say, to photograph these birds. You did a great job. Nice, sharp, clear. V
Jim Coffman10-Jan-2010 02:39
Nice work on this one,Hank!
jychamberland10-Jan-2010 02:26
very nice shot Hank!
wade clare10-Jan-2010 01:19
Good one,Hank
Tom Munson10-Jan-2010 00:49
Great shot, Hank! I have been for but not finding any in our area.
Eric Martin10-Jan-2010 00:32
Un vrais buffet..nice shot Hank!
Suzanne Labbé10-Jan-2010 00:16
Wow, you found the jackpot :o))) Great picture Hank ! ^V^
Carol Rollins10-Jan-2010 00:04
WOW! This is fabulous Hank! Great action with wonderful light and detail. ~
Stan Wojick09-Jan-2010 23:29
Wow - great shot Hank
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