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Requiem for the 1100d
by Susan
Was happily clicking the shutter button when the dreaded error appeared: Easy enough, with a Q-Tip and some 90% alcohol. But the error message remained, even with the camera turned off. Removing and then reinserting the battery got rid of the message, but now I had a black screen. The problem wasn’t the lens; it worked fine on the 77d. So, there I was … Read More Requiem for the 1100d
Love ’em or Loathe ’em?
by Susan
I didn’t even know what a bridge camera was until maybe a year-and-a-half or so ago, when I decided to concentrate on nature photography. That’s when I yearned for a 400mm lens to replace my very-good-but-now-hardly-used 300. It wasn’t long before I wanted a 600 to replace the 400 — and that’s where I was stuck until I discovered bridge cameras. Sure, I could … Read More Love ’em or Loathe ’em?
+ corona, covid, society, Uncategorized
Innocence Lost
by Susan
Not that society in 2020 was ever very innocent — not as innocent as, say, in 1820, when James Monroe was president, America was involved in no wars, and toasts were raised to “my country, right or wrong.” Certainly the sectionalism that would soon raise its ugly political head would put all that Era of Good Feeling stuff severely to task, and the several … Read More Innocence Lost
+ Birds, Caspian Tern, Coots, Ducks, eagles, egret, Fish, Geese, grebes, heron, muskrat, Uncategorized
West Shore Trail
by Susan
West Shore Trail is in the northern part of the Montezuma Wetland Complex. It’s rather isolated; nobody seems to go there much except me. That’s too bad because now that the simulated drought is over, the water levels at West Shore have risen even higher than those at the main pool in Seneca Falls, and the resident wildlife is even more varied here than … Read More West Shore Trail
Frenzied Fishing
by Susan
But that’s how the Caspian terns do it — a nonchalant flyover that begets a frenetic flying frenzy! They circle and hover for several minutes in crazy cycles before suddenly and spectacularly dive-bombing for the prize. The prize could be a crayfish but more likely is an unlucky fin fish, which the tern will immediately make short work of. And as soon as it … Read More Frenzied Fishing
+ Birds, Butler, NY, Coots, Ducks, Geese, heron, Uncategorized
Babies!
by Susan
Babies! Just hearing the word prompts a smile. . .remember the debut of Baby Yoda? Springtime in western New York means that there will be lots of babies born in the wild. . . little balls of fluff that elicit oohs and ahhs from each observer. Some of them eventually poke their tiny heads above the nest rim, waiting for a treat; others learn … Read More Babies!
+ Birds, heron, Uncategorized
The Heron Show, Part 2
by Susan
Watch as this great blue heron starts a brand-new nest. A humble beginning with sticks and twigs. First one stick, then another — which is presented to his bride. They work together to build their new home.
Wildlife Drive Is Open, No Foolin’!
by Susan
Probably the most visited part of the sprawling Montezuma Wetlands Complex is Wildlife Drive, a 3.5 mile loop that allows visitors to take a hike from the comfort of their own cars. And today, April 1st, the gates were opened to welcome birders (and photographers) to the 2020 observation season. Even CoVID-19 could not prevent this long-awaited event — in fact, it’s one of … Read More Wildlife Drive Is Open, No Foolin’!
+ Birds, Butler, NY, eagles, Geese, heron, sludge, Uncategorized
Political Photography
by Susan
This is something I hate to do, but hard times come with hard choices 😦 New York City has a big problem. And the residents of the small Wayne County town of Butler want it to stay in New York City. They want no part of it, And why would they? Raise your hand if you don’t mind having 10 tractor-trailers, each bearing 30 … Read More Political Photography
+ Birds, Ducks, Uncategorized, weather
Signs of Spring
by Susan
Maybe CoVid-19 can afflict the world population and threaten the global economy, but it can’t stop the world from turning or the seasons from changing. And yes, my dear readers, spring is here! If you don’t believe me take a look at some sure signs of spring: Pussywillows! Swans gliding upon silky water Winter aconite (?) Ducks, Daffodils Blackbirds … Read More Signs of Spring
+ Birds, eagles, heron, Uncategorized
They’re Back!
by Susan
Who’s back? The great blue herons, of course. There are just a few right now. Maybe they are the hardy ones who stayed here over the winter, fishing in any open water they could find, or maybe they are the first to arrive after weeks of travel on the Atlantic Flyway. Who knows, but in any event in a week or so as the … Read More They’re Back!
