Poor Choice

Gallery: Man & FaunaPosted June 8, 20181,263 views6 comments

This young pigeon Guillemot chose a poor location for it's nest. The drain pours out water during rain, and will surely wash the nest away.
Hood Canal, Washington.

2018:05:12 12:14:37
D850
18-200mm @ 200mm
1/200 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 500
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on June 10, 2018 at 12:21 PM

An interesting story and a nice look at the Guillemot.

Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 13, 2018 at 12:47 AM

Yikes! Not a good choice for a home. Real Estate must be hard to come by there.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on June 20, 2018 at 11:14 AM

Oh dear.. sad story, well seen and documented, Sandy ! Cheers, an congrats on the WP ! Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 20, 2018 at 7:24 PM

Interesting, Sandy. Nice framing and excellent detail in the bird.

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Comment posted by Jay Levin on June 22, 2018 at 10:48 AM

Too bad the Guillemot didn't notice the rust below the drain as a warning sign of the need to take out flood insurance! Excellent shot of the Guillemot and congratulations on the WP, Sandy!

Registered on April 24, 2009, 21 Posts, 184 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Ramy on July 15, 2018 at 1:03 PM

Sandy,
Great title on this well seen and presented image, I'm always impressed by your 'Story Telling' skills.
Congratulations on the Weekly Pick . . . laugh

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