April 19, 2004
Bolsa Chica, Orange Co, California
More experimenting with the Coolpix and the results seem to be getting better. Despite the wind adding some shake to the tripod, Western Sandpipers were close enough to get some decent shots. Camera set on "Manual" mode and shutter speed was 1/125. The Western Sands were very territorial, always fighting with each other over patches of mud. Other highlights were 3 Red-necked Phalaropes, 5 Sanderling and about 30 Red Knots (some birds in breeding plumage)
Here's a Short-billed Dowitcher
and Western Sandpipers
Nice! In my limited experience of digiscoping, I too have found that manual mode on the Coolpix produces the best results. We're still waiting for big numbers of Western Sands to pass through the northern Central Valley - hope they show as well as your birds did!
Posted by: rjhall at April 19, 2004 7:20 PMPhotos look so good. Digiscoping is a bit down the line for me I'm afraid.
Posted by: Dawn at April 19, 2004 11:49 PM