Glossy Ibis at the Pahranagat NWR...

I took 45 minutes out of a recent drive through the Nevada desert to stop at the Pahranagat NWR. Armed with the K-7 / DA* 300mm, I went stalking the local bird population - mostly Glossy Ibis that day...

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Prior to launch...



Liftoff...



Climbout...







Cruise...







Approach...



Short Final (and landing)...