Re: Black-tailed Hare

on 6/19/05 8:49 PM, Mark Bohrer at lurchl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Black-tailed jacks are very skittish - how'd you manage to get
> this guy to stand still long enough for a picture at a true 400mm?

>> http://wildlightphoto.com/mammals/lagomorphs/btha01.html

I've been developing my approach technique.  These BTHA are tough critters!!
I certainly haven't perfected the technique with this species but I've seen
some progress.

OTOH Cooper's Hawk (COHA) are a LOT easier.  I located a nest site and hang
out within a hundred yards or so.  First day, they make like they're going
to attack (I keep a hat on, and my head close to a dense tangle of
branches).  The second day they come check me out, make a half-hearted pass
at my head, then ignore me.  The third day they ignore me, period.  I keep
the hat on just in case.  COHA film at the lab :-)

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com



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