High Island Birds - 1
As I had mentioned in my previous post, I made a trip to High Island Sunday morning. We woke up really early and were there by 6.30am. High Island is a prime destination for birders and bird photographers along the Gulf Coast. Especially in April and May, the rookery comes alive with the sounds of the newborn egrets and herons. It is a haven for nature lovers. Trekking the trails, birdwatching, photographing, identification of plant species there is something for everyone there.
For me, the best part of a trip to High Island is the presence of so many birds easily photographable from the many observation decks along the heron lake. These decks are ideal to set up my tripod. Once there on the observation deck, I am totally in an another world as my wife says. Do check out the pictures she took while I was in my own photography world.
The main challenge at High Island has always been isolating a bird or two from the crowd. Another issue that can create problems is the lighting. Sunday was a foggy morning but I was hoping it would be better as the sun came up. Unfortunately, when the fog cleared and the sun came up, it was directly behind the birds. Art Morris says always position yourself between the sun and the bird, and that was not possible here. So I had to do the best with what was available.
Seen below is the Reddish Egret. The reflection on the lake makes a good composition.
More photos coming up soon!
For me, the best part of a trip to High Island is the presence of so many birds easily photographable from the many observation decks along the heron lake. These decks are ideal to set up my tripod. Once there on the observation deck, I am totally in an another world as my wife says. Do check out the pictures she took while I was in my own photography world.
The main challenge at High Island has always been isolating a bird or two from the crowd. Another issue that can create problems is the lighting. Sunday was a foggy morning but I was hoping it would be better as the sun came up. Unfortunately, when the fog cleared and the sun came up, it was directly behind the birds. Art Morris says always position yourself between the sun and the bird, and that was not possible here. So I had to do the best with what was available.
Seen below is the Reddish Egret. The reflection on the lake makes a good composition.
More photos coming up soon!
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