I think I need a hide.

[billabongtim]

I've been trying to get a shot of the birds on the eggs, but I think they're onto me.

[Chrisclick]

Yes, Tim, I'd say they've got you worked out! Love the second one, looks like she's taking a peek from behind the stem.

P.S. Some birds will abandon the nest (and the next generation) if they don't feel completely safe. Apologies if you already know that.

[chauncey]

if they don't feel completely safe.

Tis a perfectly rational thought process...we do tend to eat fowl.

[billabongtim]

Every one will be relieved that no Grebes were eaten during the taking of these shots.

[IzzieK]

These are both funny shots...the duck probably thought it better watch if you will come and catch her/him for the Peking pot. While you think "Yum!" s/he thinks " " I like both expressions on the faces.

[Rebel]

these made me smile, nice shots

[billabongtim]

Hi Chris,
I value your point about disturbing the wildlife very highly. These were two shots amongst a few dozen that I took while waiting for the shot I wanted. I have cropped the living daylights out of them to try and make them funny.

The shots were taken with a 300mm prime lens with a 2x teleconverter. I was a good 60 feet away from the nest, and hidden behind bushes.

I feel very confident that the birds were not disturbed, but what you say has very high value, and should be said more often.

If chasing a mere photograph might cause these birds to abandon the nest, we must retreat.

[bnnrcn]

Funny shots

[Dave A]

Cool shot.

Dave