Our State Bird (not mosquito)

[Jaedon]

I am too nervous in a boat to bring my camera gear in one with me. I have always had balance issues when in a boat so that last thing I'd want is a wet camera. Funny thing is though if I have a fish on the line theres no issues with balance lol. Standing up to fight in a nice big Musky leaves me breathless but I have yet to fall out of the boat while catching a fish... go figure.

Nice shots there Scroller. I love Loons. Theres a lot of them up here too but I never get a chance to shoot them as they are usually way too far off shore (or on the other side of the lake lol) from me.

I am heading down to Minnesota the weekend after the 4th to visit a friend... he's not far from Fargo. Is there anything you'd recommend around that area for something fun to shoot?

[mn shutterbug]

Thanks for the comments guys.I just wish I would have been on the other side of the loon so the light could have caught his red eye.

Loupey, yes I did catch some fish. It was actually pretty good until the wind switched direction. That always seems to kill the bit.

Jaedon, bring your long lens. Detroit Lakes, MN is only about an hour from Fargo. Nearby Detroit Lakes you'll find a National Wildlife Refuge, a Wetland Management District with trail and boardwalk and a county park. They are all part of the Minnesota Pine to Prairie Birding Trail. I've never checked out this trail but hope to someday. Here is a link to a website with the info. Have a great time and be sure to post photos when you get back.
http://mnbirdtrail.com/