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Snow Buntings at Lower Green's Run boat launch, Bald Eagle State Park, PA

Always a good sign of winter for me,is finding the first Snow Buntings of the season. These birds breed on the tundra and overwinter here in Pennsylvania. They prefer open areas such as gravel parking lots, open, rocky areas along lake shores or boat launching areas. I happened to find these birds last Sunday morning (11/16/08). Camera gear: Nikon D200, Nikkor 300mm f4, AF lens, Nikon SB-28 flash, set on 1/8 power and fitted with a Lumiquest Snoot (flash extender), hand-held.
Three Snow Buntings foraging among rocks at Lower Green's Run launch: 2008.
Three Snow Buntings foraging among rocks at Lower Green's Run launch: 2008.		 On the lookout for overhead predators and keeping a wary eye on the human!
On the lookout for overhead predators and keeping a wary eye on the human!		 Snow Buntings blend in well with their environment!
Snow Buntings blend in well with their environment!		 A little time for reaching that itch!
A little time for reaching that itch!
Head on encounter.
Head on encounter.		 Snow Buntings sure are handsome birds.
Snow Buntings sure are handsome birds.

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