Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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2011-IMG_4325-3 by Michel (Mike) Soucy
2011-IMG_4325-3, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

And so, for the 3rd time, this little Grey Tree Frog has found it's way back under the cover of our hot tub. Well, the free ride is over, tub is now drained ready for the buyer tomorrow night.

I chased him out, but went to the neighbors yard, and 1/2 hour later he's back on top of the fence waiting for an opportunity to hop back in. Of course, I coaxed it to sit for a portrait before I evicted the little thing, once again.

For the moment, it remains nameless....any suggestions?

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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2011-IMG_5091 by Michel (Mike) Soucy
2011-IMG_5091, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Of course, I have to post these little cuties!

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2011-IMG_5135 by Michel (Mike) Soucy
2011-IMG_5135, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Had a report of a Bald Eagle on this tree (not the first time). Many will mistake the osprey for an Eagle (from a distance) because of the white portion of the head feathers, and the size.

Of course I had to check it out due to the fact this tree will hold eagles through the winter because of open water nearby.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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2011-IMG_4304 by Michel (Mike) Soucy
2011-IMG_4304, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Le Conte's Sparrow is another one of those hard to photograph birds unless you have a long lens (the Canon ef 400L 5.6 was used here)...there are very skittish. What I find works well (and I'm sure this is no secret to the pro's) is to stay put long enough for the birds to fly back for some decent shots.

These are also 100% crops.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

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2011-IMG_2743 by Michel (Mike) Soucy
2011-IMG_2743, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

A recent wedding in the family! :)

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2011-IMG_4083-2 by Michel (Mike) Soucy
2011-IMG_4083-2, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Redtail Hawk perched in a tree on a sunny afternoon near RMC, Kingston, Ont.

This was an unexpected treat. I had been looking for a doe and fawn, but stumbled across this wonderful find instead from the corner of my eye.

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2011-IMG_4282 by Michel (Mike) Soucy
2011-IMG_4282, a photo by Michel (Mike) Soucy on Flickr.

Buck presents himself for a portrait.

I now have several locations in the Kingston area where I frequently can find wildlife. Areas can be from around the airport (Lemoines) to the area north and east of CFB Kingston. The waterfront also presents many small gems all within easy reach for a quick shoot early before work or on my lunch hour.

My hot-spot list continues to grow!