This is a learning process

The hawks are still out and about, but I have yet to get shots worthy of posting here. A bit of research has led me to the conclusion that I may need a fieldscope and a digiscope to get the photos I need. That said, I think I missed a golden opportunity yesterday. I left my camera at the office and missed two red tails perfectly lit by late afternoon sun against a dark-sky background. Talk about a missed opportunity. SO - I have learned two things from all this:

1. I need better equipment
2. I need to carry the equipment I do have with me - all the time

Keep an eye on this site over the coming weeks. I'll be adding a map tracking the birds' locations and ideally posting some beautiful shots of these hawks. I'll also be writing a bit on the history of the Dismal Swamp Canal.