Robert David Atkinson is an American Photographer born in New York City
Selected – 2022 Communication Arts Photography Annual
White-Naped Crane ia a large and gracefully built bird with long and droopy wing feathers. Adults are pearl-gray with a red face and a white stripe running from the crown down along the back of the neck. Juveniles are similar but are tinged with brown across their upper parts. Less tolerant of dry fields than Hooded and Common Cranes and often found in smaller groups.
Shot with Nikon D850.
Nikon D850 – 200-500mm
A great white egret soaring across the sky is a beautiful sight. It is a bird that has been around for centuries, and it is still as majestic as ever.
The great white egret is a large bird with long legs and neck, which makes it easy to spot in the sky. It has a long, slender bill that curves downward at the end. The plumage of this bird can vary from pure white to light gray, with black markings on its wings and back.
The great white egret lives in wetlands, marshes, lakes, rivers, and coastal areas worldwide. They are usually found in groups of up to 100 individuals, but they can also be seen alone or in pairs. They feed on fish, frogs, crustaceans, and insects by standing still.
Photographed with the Nikon Z9
View the Egret in this video.
Original Avian 4K footage of wild birds and their behavior shot at different times throughout the year.
Additional photos – Blue Jays, Starlings, Woodpeckers.
Video with original audio