Mmastodon EnvironmentWildlife first seen 12 h ago, last 12 h ago, peak #10
Dog walker spooks mallards and egret mid-photo
Original: Moments after this, someone walking her dog came around the tree on the shore side, spooking both mallards and the egret
A photographer crouched by the shore aiming a phone at mallards and an egret when a woman walking her dog came around a tree and scared the birds off. She apologized after seeing the camera pointed at the spot, and the photographer reassured her, then reviewed the shots anyway. The anecdote has drawn friendly attention for its gentle, relatable glimpse of wildlife photography's small mishaps.
Why now: A charming, low-stakes wildlife moment that people find endearing and relatable.
Evidence
- Moments after this, someone walking her dog came around the tree on the shore side, spooking both mallards and the egret. She saw me crouching with my phone sideways, aimed at where the birds had been, and apologized, and I assured her I wasn't upset. Then I checked the result… · kelson_photos@notes.kvibber.com · 4
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