Lafreniere Park Birds and Wildlife
Photographer: Eugene Brill

“The bird life in Lafreniere Park is unsuspectingly spectacular. Usually when reading a sign that states “Bird Sanctuary” you expect to see a few birds. However, the pure multitude of birds in this park is mind-boggling; the sheer number of species staggering. And, they live, and thrive, in perfect harmony with their human neighbors. My desire is that my photographs give you a sense of what it is really like to spend time amongst the birds of Lafreniere Park.” according to Eugene, nature photographer and outdoor enthusiast. This photography collection features the birds and wildlife of Lafreniere Park in the residential suburb of Metairie, on the outskirts of New Orleans, Louisiana. Photography and text by Eugene Brill.

ELB1298 — Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 800; @ 55.788mm; f/8.0 at 1/250sec

ELB1299 — Muscovy Duck Family (Cairina moschata): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 320; @ 75.63mm; f/5.6 at 1/1000sec

ELB1300 — Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 320; @ 36.019mm; f/5.6 at 1/125sec

ELB1301 — Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 400; @ 172mm; f/6.9 at 1/400sec

ELB1302 — Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks (Dendrocygna autumnalis): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 100; @ 172mm; f/6.9 at 1/320sec

ELB1303 — Dragonfly (Anisoptera): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 200; @ 10.795mm; f/4.5 at 1/60sec

ELB1304 — Beach Spider Lilies (Hymenocallis littoralis): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 100; @ 21.396mm; f/5.0 at 1/500sec

ELB1305 — Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 320; @ 87.5mm; f/5.6 at 1/160sec

ELB1306 — Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 250; @ 172mm; f/6.9 at 1/200sec

ELB1307 — Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 200; @ 53.983mm; f/5.6 at 1/640sec

ELB1308 — Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 250; @ 44.268mm; f/5.6 at 1/500sec

ELB1309 — African Goose (Anser cygnoides): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 640; @ 44.268mm; f/5.6 at 1/500sec

ELB1310 — Canada Goose (Branta canadensis): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 800; @ 69.61mm; f/5.6 at 1/800sec

ELB1311 — Red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 200; @ 101.07mm; f/6.3 at 1/160sec

ELB1312 — Green Heron (Butorides virescens): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 400; @ 172mm; f/6.9 at 1/200sec

ELB1313 — Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 125; @ 240mm; f/9.03 at 1/8sec

ELB1314 — Lafreniere Park at sunset: Canon RF24-240mm—ISO: 100; @ 44mm; f/16 at 1/60sec (HDR Panorama Photo Merge)

ELB1315 — Bird Watching at Lafreniere Park: Canon RF24-240mm—ISO: 200; @ 140mm; f/20 at 1/50sec (Black & White)

ELB1316 — White Ibis (Eudocimus albus): Canon RF24-240mm—ISO: 1250; @ 213mm; f/13 at 1/60sec

ELB1317 — White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) in a Chinese Tallow tree (Triadica sebifera): Canon RF24-240mm—ISO: 400; @ 240mm; f/13 at 1/20sec

ELB1318 — Lafreniere Park: Canon RF35mm—ISO: 100; @ 35mm; f/16 at 10.0sec (HDR Panorama Photo Merge)

ELB1319 — Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks (Dendrocygna autumnalis) in a row: Canon RF24-240mm—ISO: 200; @ 70mm; f/13 at 1/40sec

ELB1320 — Nutria aka ‘Swamp Rat’ (Myocastor coypus): Canon RF24-240mm—ISO: 200; @ 240mm; f/6.3 at 1/8sec

ELB1321 — Lafreniere Park Water Feature: Canon RF24-240mm—ISO: 400; @ 24mm; f/16 at 0.60sec

ELB1322 — Lafreniere Park at sunrise: Canon RF35mm—ISO: 100; @ 35mm; f/16 at 1.3sec (HDR Panorama Photo Merge)

ELB1323 — Dragonfly (Anisoptera): Canon RF24-240mm—ISO: 400; @ 240mm; f/6.3 at 1/13sec

ELB1324 — Lafreniere Park at sunset: Canon RF24-240mm—ISO: 400; @ 40mm; f/10 at 1/30sec

ELB1325 — Anhinga aka ‘Snake Bird’ (Anhinga anhinga): Canon EF75-300mm—ISO: 200; @ 250mm; f/5.6 at 1/80sec

ELB1326 — Australian Black Swan (Cygnus atratus): Canon EF75-300mm—ISO: 200; @ 180mm; f/5.0 at 1/50sec

ELB1327 — Great Egret (Ardea alba): Canon EF-S 10-22mm—ISO: 100; @ 172mm; f/6.9 at 1/320sec