hermanlawetz

92 uploads

Total photos: 92
Total videos: 0
Species photographed: 68
Most photographed species: Blue-gray Tanager (See all)
Countries visited: 6
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Taken 2 Aug 08, at Ile Bizard QC. Part of my Aug take.
Sep 16 2008
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Jan 1 1970
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Don't often see Kestrels, let alone a photo opportunity. Actually shot this male from the car.
Taken 20 Aug 08, Lac de la Sucrerie/Vendee, QC
Sep 16 2008
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Cute pair of youngsters, neatly lined-up, guessing Phoebe. Taken at Lac de la Sucrerie, QC, 13 Aug 08
Sep 16 2008
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Mar 4 2007
4 March 07
Canon S2 IS
Greenvalley, Arizona

An evening with the roadrunners. Previously, I only had pics from further away. This was a real opportunity, from as close as 10 feet.
Jun 26 2008
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Mar 4 2007
4 March 07
Canon S2 IS
Greenvalley, Arizona, USA

I thought I would fill the blank in this category.

A roadrunner on the run!
In the countryside you couldn't get within 40m of a roadrunner, but in town next to the arroyas they seemed more used to the presence of people. They were a trio, so they were further distracted by other interests.
Jun 26 2008
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11 May 08
Canon XTi
Ile Bizard, QC, Can

This spring there were a few pairs of Bitterns calling in the swamps. We saw them more than ever, but few decent photo ops. This one was on a mound pumping himself up and calling.
Jun 25 2008
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25 May 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Ile Bizard, QC, Can

This spring the Winter Wren reappeared at the same locale as last year. I managed some pics in the gloom. It was a little far for flash.
I like the Fench name "Forest Wren", very fitting.
Jun 25 2008
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28 May 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Ile Bizard, QC, Can

While waiting for the Towhee, the Goldfinch showed up. Snapped a few pics, as they are always a little difficult.
Jun 25 2008
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7 Jan 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Gamboa, Panama

The hotel had a chairlift to the top of a hill. At the base there were a number of hummingbird feeders, where this photo was taken.
I am not certain about the ID, could use help.
Jun 25 2008
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7 Jan 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Gamboa, Panama

I first saw him from a distance on the path, as the racquet tip of his tail was not evident, I wasn't sure what he was. With my slow approach he flew of into the shrubs on the side of the path. That was when I knew I had a Motmot. It took some persistence to get clear shots. Luckily, for some reason Motmots don't scare easily.
Jun 25 2008
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