Great capture to show the immense activity of these birds as they prepare for their journey. What an opportunity you had to experience this awesome part of nature.
An impressive artistic shot Jane. Most foreground birds are detailed so sharp that the view with the zoom option is an amazing voyage. Like also the fading in the details and color when going to the background. Glad you have those nice opportunities and you shares them with us. Like I use to say - good for a cover page.
The sound when they all went up together was awesome!! The sight, too...almost too much to take in.
