Fanshawe Photography Course - Bird Studies, Chip Ship, Port Rowan Wetlands and Eco-Adventures.

We got to the Birds Studies Canada Banding Station just in time to see the last bird of the day being banded. It was a Gray Cheeked Thrush and a volunteer bought it outside so we could all take pictures.

 

We then walked the trail behind the Banding Station, nothing in the nets.

Next stop; the Chip Ship for lunch. Although I had bought lunch with me I couldn't resist and had a fish taco and a small poutine (I ate my packed lunch for supper).

Back to Port Rowan and out to the Wetlands that were created as part of the waste water treatment plant.

One of the easiest times to get birds in flight is when they are taking off. Pedro gave the hint that birds often poop just before taking off so that's an indication to keep the camera ready.

I have been to these wetlands when there are lots of waterfowl but today there was just one Heron and a few Cormorants. 

We found other things to take pictures of.

Red Admiral butterfly on Asters.

From here we drove along the lake shore road to Eco-Adventures, passed by a long stream of Corvettes driving in the opposite direction, a group out for a weekend drive.

We had hoped to see Raptors or, at the very least, Turkey Vultures, but there was absolutely nothing flying to photograph

 

so we took a short hike in the woods.

Last photo - Pedro taking a photo of a large spider on a web that spanned the trail. I think I passed my objection to spiders on to my camera - it refused to focus on it!

The whole day was very enjoyable, relaxing, creative, perfect weather, like minded companions. Although I had been to all the place we visited, this time I was purely focused on experimenting with the camera and the images. Over 12,000 steps, so it was also good exercise.

I look forward to the Rapture Conservancy outing which will hopefully be at the end of the month.