It’s always a treat to spend the day at Steve Bentsen’s place, Dos Venadas. I used three different blinds in the morning getting a feel of the activity at each and was definitely not disappointed at any one of them. I was an overcast day so, my shooting time was extended for several hours. I even had a surprise visitor…

When this Indigo Snake looked me right in the eye, even though I knew he was basically harmless, I felt a slight chill.

Lark Sparrow

This Common Ground Dove was a bit skittish and when he heard my shutter fire, he was gone. I got one posed shot, this one and the third shot was….empty. Another good reason to fire in bursts even with still subjects.

Red-winged Blackbird displaying.

All images captured with Nikon D3, AF-S 600mm VR, TC-14E II on Lexar digital media.