The Saturday past I stopped in at Dawson Creek Park after calculus class. I was hoping to find a nest of horned owls that is there right now, but is was not to be. Almost each time I go to this park, I catch an interesting moment and photo. This time, just after I noticed that most of my favorite little wood ducks had left for the summer, having already fled the warm weather for colder weather, I came across a red-breasted sapsucker bellied up to a tree trunk getting all the sap he could for lunch. I was fortunate to get closer to him than my 400mm lens could focus at before he got uncomfortable.
Then on my way back to the car, I came across five one week old goslings eating at the grass buffet. Again, I was able to get very close to these little baby geese. To my surprise. the parents were more concerned about other geese getting too close to their young than they were about me! At least I appear likable and trustworthy to something! I know, it’s because we come from the same country.
Lastly, I saw a canvasback duck for the first time. The canvasback male's distinct red eye sure jumped out, though he was not as used to being around people and was quite skittish. I had a difficult time getting close to him for a portrait, though I did manage one decent shot. Once again, Dawson Creek did not let me down and gave me two interesting moments and good photographic opportunities.
Nicely done Eric. I'm going to have to have you show me the ropes at Dawson Creek. My luck has not been nearly as good as yours.
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