Willet – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 125

I spent a pleasant summer evening observing birds at Frank Lake. During the drive, we noticed a substantial cloud formation obstructing the sunlight, which raised concerns about the potential interference with the evening’s golden light. Fortunately, the clouds dissipated, allowing the sun to cast a warm golden glow along the shores of Frank Lake.

Frank Lake is located southeast of Calgary, Alberta, and falls within the protection areas managed by Ducks Unlimited Canada. This region attracts a wide variety of bird species. Although I am not an avid birder, I find photographing these birds to be an enjoyable activity. Utilizing a bird identification application, I have made efforts to accurately identify each bird.

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Yellow-headed Blackbird – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 640

Yellow-headed Blackbird – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 250

Blue-winged Teal

Blue-winged Teal – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 160

Blue-winged Teal – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 180

Eared Grebe

Eared Grebe – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 500

Eared Grebe – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 280

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 160

3 photos (auto scroll or tap edge to advance)
Great Blue Heron – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 1400

Black-crowned Night Heron

Had never seen this Heron before.  Luckly my friend James spotted it.

Black-crowned Night Heron – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 2000

Rest of the Favourites

The rest of my favourite photos from the evening.  Just click on the photo to enlarge and see the bird identification.

Tap Photo for bird info – 450mm (+crop) | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | Auto ISO 64-2000

Last Light

The sun dipped behind the few clouds just above the distance mountains and this scene presented itself.

450mm | 1/1000s | f/5.6 | ISO 160