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17-MAY-2006 BJ Ramsay

Black-crowned Night Heron

Pt Mugu Lagoon

Yes! VR Works!



This is a drive by shot, through the passenger window.
I slowed to a stop knowing this bird was very skittish and
shot with the 80-400 VR, motor running, hand held, evening
shot, as the light was receding.

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/200s f/5.3 at 300.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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KATHY 28-May-2010 14:14
CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME IF THIS BIRD NEST IN COLONIES THAT ARE INLAND , I HAVE A TREE FULL OF WHAT LOOKS LIKE THIS BIRD, THEY MIGRATE HERE EVERY YEAR, LOUD AND BEAUTIFUL, WITH A LONG FEATHER ON THE BACK OF THE NECK.. TY KAT
David Bumford 16-Apr-2010 03:52
I think this fellow has a buddy hanging around the Bahia Resort. The first time I spotted the bird that looked like this one, He was hanging out at the Harbor Seal pen. I didn't get back with my camera but when he showed up at dinner, this time he hung around long enough to get some pictures. I'm told he stayed for sometime afterward. I have pictures on my facebook.
Greg Harp25-May-2006 03:47
Outstanding capture. I've seen these a few times but never got anywhere near this close. Amazing shot. Big, big vote.
carol j. phipps25-May-2006 01:22
Fantastic clarity.
Chris Thorpe23-May-2006 12:41
Nice job, I like the eye...searching for a meal I suppose. Great capture.
Chris
Bryan Murahashi23-May-2006 04:20
Superb capture. He gave you a very nice pose here.
Beverly Wickersham22-May-2006 21:37
Excellent shot. I haven't seen any of these around here. Well done.
Katie Chew22-May-2006 20:35
Nice shot
Graham Tomlin22-May-2006 20:25
very nice regards Helen