Quote Originally Posted by HDNitehawk View Post
I was looking for the big Canon lens. The obvious is of course right up front on the right side, but that would be too easy and everyone else guessed it. There does look to be another big Canon Lens in the back ground but I am not sure if it is a Canon lens.

So the only way I can be right and everyone else be wrong is I am going to go with one of the guys with the big Nikon's. Joel, I didn't know you switched to Nikon.
Bob: is it typically this crowded at this place? I would have expected far fewer big lenses. Is it a place where you have to stay on designated trails or can you hike any where you want?
Sometimes the obvious answer is right, sometimes not......

This pond, on the way into the refuge, holds many roosting birds so everyone gathers there at dawn for the blast off. Once the birds leave to feed in the grain fields everyone sort of spreads out along the 12 mile loop in the refuge so it is not really crowded.

Where you can go is pretty tightly controlled but there are many opportunities for good photo locations. You can stop and get out of your vehicle anywhere, there are designated walking trails and several observation decks. The fields themselves are off limits, besides they are all separated from the road by a deep, water filled ditch!

It's an amazing place to see, I would love to go back....I have recommended that Bob start a limited guide service