A trip to San Bernard NWR - a bunch of shots

[preames]

On the recommendation of TimT, and armed with some aditional advice from Sandy (Corralup), I made my first trip to San Bernard NWR this new year's morning. Thanks so much for the advice guys, it was an amazing place! I couldn't believe the variety of birds there. The only problem is that it really drove home the point that I definately need a longer lens for those wide open spaces. Many of these shots were cropped just as far as I could push them.

Here's some of what I ran across...C&C always welcome and appreciated.

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[houtex01]

Great series Patrick...nice variety of birds...#14 & 15 are really cool shots...I have a cousin that works at San Bernard...need to get down to visit him and shoot some pictures...

Ron

[jfoureyes]

You still got some very nice photos...thanks for sharing them!!

[Stephen P]

Well done...lots of good action! I especially like the kestrel and harrier flight shots.

[corralup]

Very impressive BIF series! I went Friday when it was raining a little. I'm still working on my photos. It's the best it's been in a long time I think.

[Sheldon]

Wonderful series Patrick!! I was also talking to Tim about this location, especially after seeing his "Blast off" images he posted earlier. Maybe next weekend........:)

[lhdvies]

Great work Patrick-enjoyed the series a lot!

[Patti Edens]

Awesome variety and great photos - sharp, full of action!

[ttusa]

WOW, WOW Patrick, thanks for sharing!

[kenmcphotos]

Nice series. I was there in October and saw nada.

[Tim T]

Great series Patrick. Love the harrier and the dive bomb shots. Very cool. Glad to see that you made it out there yesterday. I was there at 6:30 a.m. when it was too cloudy and only a couple hundred geese in the pond.

[preames]

Thanks so much all - as always, I sincerely appreciate the feedback...

Originally Posted by houtex01

Great series Patrick...nice variety of birds...#14 & 15 are really cool shots...I have a cousin that works at San Bernard...need to get down to visit him and shoot some pictures...

Ron

I would definately recommend it - I was amazed at the diversity of birds there, including just about every raptor in the region.

Originally Posted by corralup

Very impressive BIF series! I went Friday when it was raining a little. I'm still working on my photos. It's the best it's been in a long time I think.

Thanks again for your advice Sandy - it was very helpful. Too bad about it being the best in a long time...I was hoping it was this way all the time! Looking forward to seeing your shots.

Originally Posted by Tim T

Great series Patrick. Love the harrier and the dive bomb shots. Very cool. Glad to see that you made it out there yesterday. I was there at 6:30 a.m. when it was too cloudy and only a couple hundred geese in the pond.

I got there a bit later than planned and did the first drive around the pond at about 8:30am and the clouds were just starting to break-up. After that, I hiked around the Wolfweed Wetlands for a while and then did a second driving tour of the pond. It was clear skies and the geese were streaming back into the pond. Really cool sight. Thanks again for recommendation and the advice!

[Big T]

Great shots, don't see how they could get much better.

[David Alaniz]

I enjoyed your Great series Patrick. Super shots, clean and clear. I hope to get out there for the first time for a learning experience this coming Friday.

[TxPhotoShooter]

Excellent series Patrick. Must have been a very enjoyable day.