Alan’s Potpourri of Photography

Alan · Mar 10, 2014

After a couple warm days the river is open again. The bridge on the right is Wrightsville Bridge and the one on the left is Wrights Ferry Bridge. It is about a mile across the river here. The white dots are Gulls.

Alan · Mar 10, 2014

While I was at the river looking for ducks this Red Tail Hawk landed in the tree right above me. He was either looking for a sea gull dinner or was drawn by my shiny head.....

Alan · Mar 10, 2014

He let me walk around under him and get some better shots before he took off down the river.

Alan · Mar 10, 2014

Red Necked Grebe is starting to show more spring color. They will be leaving for Canada soon.

grandpaw · Mar 10, 2014

Alan said:
He let me walk around under him and get some better shots before he took off down the river.

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VERY NICE capture!!!!

Alan · Mar 10, 2014

grandpaw said:
VERY NICE capture!!!!

Thanks Jeff. Lucky he just sat there and didn't seem concerned about me. I was surprised when he landed right above me. I think he may have been gull hunting. I found a gull wing and misc feathers along the bank so it was either one of the hawks or I have also seen bald Eagles in this area of the river as well.

Alan · Mar 10, 2014

The open water brought out more than some birds......

Alan · Mar 10, 2014

Not every place has started to thaw out yet....

pictaker64 · Mar 10, 2014

Thats a great shot!!!!

Alan said:
He let me walk around under him and get some better shots before he took off down the river.

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Alan · Mar 10, 2014

pictaker64 said:
Thats a great shot!!!!

Thanks for the kind words!

Alan · Mar 11, 2014

The lake has more open water every day.....

Now the bad news, its going to be a high of 20 on Thursday with a chance of snow.

Lee532 · Mar 11, 2014

Alan said:
He let me walk around under him and get some better shots before he took off down the river.

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Stunning Alan. Did he not fly off as he was looking at his reflection in your bald head?

Alan · Mar 12, 2014

Buffleheads, Greater Scaups and Canadian Geese.

Alan · Mar 12, 2014

Look what came up as the snow started to melt. To bad it is going to be a high of 20 tomorrow.

Alan · Mar 15, 2014

A sunny day with temps in the 50's. Took advantage of the weather to turn the driveway into a small engine service center. Mowers ready for the summer and snow blower cleaned up after a long winter. Not ready to put it away for the season yet, as snow is predicted for tomorrow night.

nikonpup · Mar 17, 2014

mower, i used ramps til i got a sears mojack ez tractor lift. Much easier to service and clean mower deck.

Alan · Mar 17, 2014

nikonpup said:
mower, i used ramps til i got a sears mojack ez tractor lift. Much easier to service and clean mower deck.

I have looked at those but just don't have the room, or want to take the room, for one.

Alan · Mar 17, 2014

After a few warm days the river and lakes are opening up and many birds are on the move. Had a few minutes before work this morning so finally got out to get some shots starting with more Canadian Geese than I have seen all winter.