Birds Birds not in Flight Thread - Post Your Shots Here

[iamdlewis]

Norther Shovelers

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 571.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 200

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 160

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 320

American Black Duck

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 200

Bufflehead

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 576.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 250

Northern Pintail

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 160

 

[NatureBoyOhio]

Grainy but I felt it gives it a painting like feel. Northern Mockingbird.

• SLT-A77V
• 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
• 300.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[Clix Pix]

The geese have had to adjust to an entirely new landscape in the place of their familiar lake:

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 640

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 640

 

[GvilleRick]

My kids gave me a Smart Bird Feeder for my birthday and one of my favorite features is that it notifies me when a bird arrives. I can then get photos with my A7RV both on the feeder and sometimes they will perch nearby after leaving the feeder. Here are a few shots from yesterday.

I haven't had a lot of Eastern Bluebirds visit my other feeders but they really like this one. This one turned around as I came out the back door and paused just long enough for me to get a few shots.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 500

He then flew up to perch in a tree and posed for me again.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 640

Another bird I only see occasionally is the Red-Bellied Woodpecker. I've had them (possibly the same one) visit the feeder regularly over the past several days. His size makes it entertaining to watch on the feeder.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 640

He then flew up to perch in a tree and I was able to find him and get a few photos.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 640

 

[NatureBoyOhio]

A fine day to share with my feathered friends! Northern Cardinal visiting my feeder.

• ILCE-6600
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

a Smart Bird Feeder

How does it know? Anyway, I always thought that all birds are smart!

But seriously, those are beautiful pictures.

 

[iamdlewis]

Northern Cardinal

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 2500

Downy Woodpecker

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 6400

 

[GvilleRick]

A few from a walk around a nature preserve yesterday.

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 2000

Downey Woodpecker

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 4000

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[RogerSmith]

Tricolored heron hunting, Robb Field San Diego CA

• ILCE-1
• FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 560.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 500

 

[DavidN]

A few recent small bird photos.
The Cetti’s Warbler from RSPB Lodmoor (Weymouth) - always nice to get as they are easy to hear, difficult to see and very difficult to see them long enough and in the open to photograph. Fortunately, this one popped up a few metres from me onto a reed and posed nicely.
The Black Redstart is not that common in my area but they had been spotted in Portland Harbour. I spotted this one on the rocks but it few off. Fortunately, about 10 mins later it returned and I managed a few shots.
The Snow Bunting has been reported at Hamworthy beach for a couple of weeks and since I was in the area I thought I’d see if it was still around. It turned out to be one of the most accommodating birds I’ve ever photgraphed. It was easy to find as there were 6 photographers there and the bird was on the beach about 4 metres away and completely unconcerned by photographers, runners, dog walkers etc passing by. If it was always this easy!!

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 6400

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 6400

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[lodbrok]

The 200-600 didn't let me down on my trip to the eagle-hide. First one a heavy cropped second one original.

• ILCE-7M4
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 415.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[Loke]

Had a little walk today and met this little goldcrest. First time i've shot a photo of it. Smaller than i imagined. Anyways, not the best pictures since it was getting dark and is shot at 16000ISO, but anyways, fun with a new bird.

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 565.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 16000

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 565.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 16000

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 571.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 16000

 

[andrewluke]

Hoopoe, my first attempt at editing my Raw photos

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 5000

 

[Loke]

Looks good!

 

[iamdlewis]

Some ducks from a recent outing. The male Surf Scooter is the first time I have been able to photograph one so though no Harlequin Ducks still good outing.
Greater Scaup (male/female)

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1000

Long-Tailed Duck (male)

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 500

Common Eider (male/female)

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 500

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 500

Black Scooter (male/female)

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 500

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 640

Surf Scooter (male)

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 800

Red-Breasted Merganser (male/female)

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 500

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 565.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[iamdlewis]

Some of the finds at a local blind.
Carolina Chickadee

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM)
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 1000

Dark-Eyed Junco

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM)
• 235.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 800

House Finch

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM)
• 394.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 800

Northern Cardinal

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM)
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 800

Tufted Titmouse

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM)
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 1000

Purple Finch

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 1250

Cooper's Hawk (Juvenile) - This guy failed a few times and it was funny to see that the squirrels didn't care that it was around

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 344.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 4000

White-Breasted Nuthatch

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM)
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 500

Cooper's Hawk (adult)

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 1600

Golden-Crowned Kinglet

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[Phil Vetra]

House Finch pigging out on snow berry's.

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 800

 

[Phil Vetra]

Golden-crowned Sparrow Immature

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[Loke]

Greenfinch

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/160 sec
• ISO 4000

Juvenile blackbird

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[Clide]

Roseate photographed on Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 5000

 

[Clide]

Black Skimmer, Merritt Island National Preserve

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 6400

 

[spudhead]

Black Skimmer, Merritt Island National Preserve
View attachment 71582

Clide I pretty sure this is in flight

 

[Clide]

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 3200

Thanks Gary, I was actually going to use this photo when I entered the genre then changed my mind to the black skimmer. Well actually both are in flight. Easily confused these days!

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[Clix Pix]

• DSC-RX10M4
• Sony RX10III & compatibles
• 78.4 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 100

• DSC-RX10M4
• Sony RX10III & compatibles
• 73.2 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 100

 

[Phil Vetra]

Sunset, out going tide and -1....No I'm not laying down! ? Killdeer on the beach.

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[DavidN]

A few shots from a recent visit to WWT Slimbridge:
- Common Cranes
- Pintail
- Water Rail (Normally very shy birds but this one wondered about just a few metres from the hide and seemed quite used to people)

+ a Merlin from RSPB Greylake where we popped in in the way home. Luckily, it landed on this stick about 1 minute after we arrived in the hide.

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 500

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 640

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 5000

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[RogerSmith]

Northern shoveler sitting on reflection

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[iamdlewis]

Northern shoveler sitting on reflection

Nice usually they got their head stuffed into the water

 

[Clide]

Beauty and the Beast.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 125

 

[Phil Vetra]

I've bee trying to get this guy for a couple of weeks in my back yard.

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 591.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 25600