I decided to take a day off! My plan was a simple walk on the beach. naturally, I carried my cameras with me. Anyway, the birds were being as lazy as me today, and allowed me to get REALLY close. So close, in fact, that carrying the 600mm f/4 was a waste of time. All these images were with the 300mm f/4. I used both bodies, but the 1DsMII did most of them. The Osprey was an interesting situation. Had caught himslf a fairly large catfish, and was having quite a feast. I was literally able to get within 8 feet of him with the 300mm f/4! That's VERY unusual for an Osprey to allow you that close. Hence, the portrait shot.

http://CatcherofLight.smugmug.com/photos/255499676_VQktY-X3.jpg

Here's a view you don't get too much - The Yawn:
http://CatcherofLight.smugmug.com/photos/255499786_evP2L-X3.jpg

A Tern, resting on the beach (This one with the 40D):
http://CatcherofLight.smugmug.com/photos/255499840_u4j4M-X3.jpg

http://CatcherofLight.smugmug.com/photos/255499743_D9fgP-X3.jpg

i love how the holes in the terns bills line up and you see straight through them.

all great pictures though, sounds like a fun day

That's pretty amazing to be able to get close enough for these types of portraits with just a 300mm lens. Do you by chance, resemble a bird. :lol: That's a pretty gross looking tongue, on the yawner. :thumbsup:

Amazing shots! That first one of the Osprey is my favourite, simply beautiful!

I love that snowy egret yawning!!