A bit rare

[Isac]

These are a couple of rare shots for me. I don't usually see the swans flying about (#1) and I've NEVER seen a Purple Moorhen chic (#2). Not the best IQ - I had a Cavoodle pulling on his lead, but happy I got a few shots.
#1 - Smooth Landing.

#2 - Focus was in the right spot to get the chic. They are exremely shy when you have a dog with you.

[Toddyh]

Nicely done Greg. Threaded the needle to get that chick.

[Isac]

I was quite surprised to see that the focus worked on this one Todd.

[RossW]

Two nice shots. What great timing for #1

[Isac]

Thanks for that Ross. The lake does provide some good photo ops.

[HansE]

Napoleon had black swans from Australia in a pond in his garden. Bit he didn't have a nice picture like that though.

[Isac]

I was not aware of that fact Hans! Glad you like the swan.

[HansE]

You pick up lots of useless info when you travel.

[Ralph]

I have not been able to get a Black swan ready to take off and the last Purple Swamp Hen with a baby hid the little bugger.
It was down the river and as I moved in closer they went into the reeds.
I went in and looked but the baby must have been in the over hang on the edge of the bank.
Nice shots that you have posted and I like the baby one better because I know its a harder shot for me to get.

[Isac]

Thank you Arthur. I missed a shot today of 3 black swans all flying together across the lake - Damn!! Those baby moorhens are very timid and scatter as soon as you get near them. I hope to get better ones soon, before they grow up.