Originally posted by Charlie Victor Excellent captures, especially the heron shot! You play well with that 55-300 PLM.
Thanks! Vignetting aside, I'm really happy with the lens.
Originally posted by Sailor Looks like the wildlife is getting a jump on the season, Rob. That's some good shooting.
Thanks Jer! The Swans started laying weeks ago (although I haven't seen any successful clutches yet) and the Lapwings have been guarding four eggs for a while. Yesterday I heard a Reed Warbler, and they are only around in the warmer months, so it looks like they decided that Winter is over - although night time temperatures are still as low as 4C. It will be interesting to see if there's other early arrivals. I think the main reason for the activity is that the drought and dry weather in past years have made breeding difficult, and there's been recent rain, at least in my part of Oz.