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Middle Creek WMA, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - December 30, 2011.

Hooded Mergansers are one of my favorite species of waterfowl and I was happy when I got the chance to photograph them. I lied down in a nice cove where they like to hang out and waited. About 5 minutes later 8 birds flew in with some nice light.

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 1/2000
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO speed: 400

Merlin - Creek Hill Road, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - January 19, 2012.

I found this Merlin for lifer #198. He flew in and was eating a bird for a while. It's cool to watch them soar over the fields really fast.

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 1/800
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO speed: 2000
Exposure Bias: +2

After my fourth try for this Painted Bunting, I finally was able to see it. I viewed it within 10 ft. for about 10 minutes. It was first discovered by Justin Bosler on 12/31/11. It is the second Lancaster County record and rare to Pennsylvania. Seen in Washington Boro, across from Rockfish St.

Lifer #197
Photo Album #128

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 1/400
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO speed: 640

Middle Creek WMA, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - December 30, 2011

Not the greatest photo, but I'll put it up for my bird album. Hopefully I'll be able to replace it soon!

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 1/800
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO speed: 640

This is a boggy area on Oseetah Lake in the Adirondack State Park, NY. A great place for birds, and some amazing fishing nearby too!

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 1/400
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO speed: 1250