Originally Posted By: Big Stick
I was under the impression that the Trumpeter had fleeing traces of yeller,while the Tundra was emblazoned richly. Their range overlap falling into the fray. I'd be curious to learn more in regards to the banding efforts,as Waterfowl sorta intrigues me,especially with scattergun in hand.(grin)

The Queen is yet unrelentless,though I think I have her by the short hairs now,so hope to bang some frames tonight. Suffered a gourmet BBQ yesterday of the Red,White & Blue variety and it was quite a spread given the logistics. Really shoulda taken pictures of that.



The fireworks display was modest in comparison and I only had 10 minutes to shoot,prior to hitting the barn:





Impressive pics of the Oldsquaw now days known as the Long-Tailed Duck... One that I've never seen in the wild...

Keith grin
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