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29-Jun-2021 Hank Vander Velde

20210629 3142 Northern Flicker.jpg

Ottawa West

In yesterday's posting we bid adieu to the last of the two fledglings. Today, it is goodbye to one of the adults, namely Mom, as she flies out of the picture. I've enjoyed watching the progress of this little family over the past number of weeks. Initially, Mom and Dad seemed a bit concerned by my presence, but since I usually came at the same time, always, dressed the same and usually stood in the same location some distance from the nest, it appeared that they started to accept my presence as being just another piece of the furniture/landscape. Its been a fun learning experience. It was great to see both Mom and Dad equally tending to the young.

Nikon D500 ,Nikkor 200-500 mm VR
1/3200s f/8.0 at 500.0mm iso1000 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Colin Storey14-Jul-2021 21:19
Its been a great series Hank.
Apostolos Tikopoulos14-Jul-2021 19:57
A beautiful composition with those wonderful colors. V.
francoisconstantin14-Jul-2021 15:35
Great dynamic shot!!!
Nestor Derkach14-Jul-2021 15:24
Nice take off they did a great job with there babies and you did a great job recording the event.
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Tom Munson14-Jul-2021 03:48
You nailed it, Hank. Great flight capture.
Catherine Gardner14-Jul-2021 00:14
Love the details in the wings!
Pierre Martin13-Jul-2021 23:58
beautiful that flight pose, great work thru all that serie's!
Bill Miller13-Jul-2021 22:27
Super timing for take-off
janescottcumming13-Jul-2021 21:58
You have done a great job showing us all the beauty of these wonderful birds.
Teddy Busby13-Jul-2021 21:35
Great educational series
Graeme13-Jul-2021 21:30
A cracking capture of the mother flicker beginning her flight, Hank.V
globalgadabout13-Jul-2021 21:26
well done to follow through and catch so many key moments...this is a fine signoff shot..
Hennie & Lies Lammers13-Jul-2021 21:19

Excellent picture,great timing Hank 6
hayl13-Jul-2021 21:19
A fitting final shot as she flies off. A great experience and series.
Helen Betts13-Jul-2021 20:48
Excellent capture of Mom taking off. I've enjoyed the entire series.
davidksmith13-Jul-2021 20:14
Hank, what a great send off photo. Perfectly timed capture. Love the wing position!
joseantonio13-Jul-2021 19:59
thank you for sharing your experience.
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