I was thrilled to find and photograph a handsome drake Northern Pintail out on the auto tour loop of Bear River MBR on New Year’s Day morning.
Drake Northern Pintail standing on ice – Nikon D500, f8, 1/2500, ISO 1250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Northern Pintail on New Year’s Day– Nikon D500, f8, 1/2500, ISO 1250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Drake Northern Pintail shaking his feathers – Nikon D500, f8, 1/2500, ISO 1250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
The drake pintail even shook his feathers once, which allowed me to take this image through some phrags. The out-of-focus phragmites created a natural vignette in this frame. This was one of my favorite images from my trip around the auto tour loop on New Year’s Day.
Even though my trip to the refuge was a bit scary due to the heavy fog on the interstate, I had a marvelous time with the birds I found. It was a great, peaceful, positive way to start the New Year.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Northern Pintail photos plus facts and information about this species.
I don’t think there is a duck enthusiast in the world who wouldn’t love these pics. The middle shot alone is so perfect it should be featured on Nature Magazine. Thanks Mia.
Mia, I like the one on the water with all the reflections. He looks quite serene. Thank you.
Beautiful subject with beautiful backgrounds!-Jeri S.
Lovely shots Mia. Happy New Year!
Wonderful to have such a positive start to the year. I hope your health is much better too.
Beautiful images!