Thanks, Jeff!
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How on earth did you get that close with a 200mm?:)
It's the old question and answer; "How do you get close to a rare bird?" Answer; "U-nique up on 'em!" LOL!!!
I can sometimes get pretty close if they are busy pecking wood and eating. They know I'm there but I move only when their heads are bobbing up and down and if available, go from tree to tree, using them as cover. Other times, they just fly away no matter what I do. As with any other wildlife, I never walk directly toward them and don't make eye contact. It's not that the animal doesn't see, hear, or smell me but whether they perceive me as a threat. I don't like to sit in blinds as I'd rather cover more ground and possibly come into contact with more animals and take my chances that I'll get some shots.
Best to you,
Dick:)
Last edited by RichardR; 03/24/06 11:35 AM.
