Tag Archives: 70-300mm VR

A stopoff at Ollies Pond

One of our small natural areas is a place called Ollies Pond.  It is a nice pond in a residential area which attracts a lot of wading and water birds.  I was passing by on my way back from the … Continue reading

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Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)

My local rookery has a number of Cormorant nests with plenty of birds about.  Unfortunately, I missed breeding plumage which consists of little white crests on their heads.  They nest in colonies and are pretty boisterous. Here are a few … Continue reading

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An introduction to the Wildflower Preserve

The Lemon Bay Conservancy has acquired 80 acres of the former Wildflower golf course and renamed it the Wildflower Preserve.  Access is limited to guided tours at present as they are working to create paths and facilities along the trail.  … Continue reading

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The Nikkor 70-300mm VR

I bought this lens after trying the Sigma 70-300mm APO DG, etc. etc.  It was a lens I just couldn’t get on with. But, the 70-300mm has become a staple in my light bag along with the Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-f4.0 and … Continue reading

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