Egret

[P Plates]

Haven't taken birds for a while but definitely need the practice. Almost - but not as sharp as I'd like

[loose cannon]

#1 is a ripper!

The lilies add balance to the composition and the tall reeds just behind the bird work as a pleasant backdrop. Great habitat shot.

Looks as though you didn't quite get the panning right with #2 but I'm sure you'll iron the bugs out with practice. Panning is really hard if you're not doing it on a regular basis.

[Alan]

Beautiful study of a bird in it's habitat in #1. Often tricky to get the exposure right on these birds. Nice eye contact too

Cheers

[P Plates]

Thanks Mick and Alan. They're just so damned unpredictable and by the time I find them with the camera, they are usually almost gone.

[seaslug]

Yes the first one is very nice.. Love a bit of location detail in the pictures. Didn't miss by much on the second either!

[Phoenix]

Lovely capture with the environment in number one.
Swine to pan and get things in focus, but the birds pose is classic.

[P Plates]

Thanks Greg and Jo. Will just have to get out and practice more.