Birds Birds not in Flight Thread - Post Your Shots Here

[Lynzie Flynn]

This is the iconic Cock of the Rock from Ecuador. It was at a Lek. So many birds there all trying to entice the females. Well they got me but only for the photos I could get of them.

• OM-1MarkII
• OM 150-400mm F4.5
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/4.5
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 20000

 

[spudhead]

skylark

• ILCE-1
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[THXGEEK]

Robin in the Birdbath....

...up close and personal.

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 5000

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 6400

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 5000

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 420.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 10000

 

[Lynzie Flynn]

I was going to add another photo here but realized it was not from a Sony camera. Can I post a non Sony photo here?

 

[iamdlewis]

I was going to add another photo here but realized it was not from a Sony camera. Can I post a non Sony photo here?

Yes others have posted non-Sony images

 

[iamdlewis]

A few from a weekend trip to the Dallas Tx area

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher - A bird I need to get in flight or at least on something in which you can see the tail

• ILCE-1M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 400

White-Crowned Sparrow

• ILCE-1M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 640

Indigo Bunting

• ILCE-1M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 800

Painted Bunting

• ILCE-1M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 400

 

[THXGEEK]

Love the Painted Bunting!

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

The other I was thinking of using was 'Ka-Noodling'...

I think, for doves.... Cooo-Cooo-Cooo-Coo-Noodling?

 

[CrankinSteve]

A day at the Silvio Conte National Wildlife Refuge in Hadley, MA. Just some regular ol'birds flying all over the place. I am learning how to use this FE400-800, but it is a steep learning curve especially when I am also new to using a monopod. All is coming along and it was a good day.

Here we have a fine Catbird. That is one fat bird.

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

Here we have a Barn Swallow. Wow, are these birds fast. Catching them in flight is a crazy challenge and way too fun! Really amazing.

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3000001907367
• 27962/44739201 sec
• ISO 500

What this fine Tree Swallow looks like when it is not in flight. I guess a good rest was necessary.

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

And finally, I found a shore bird, this Solitary Sandpiper. A first for me.

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 13981/44739201 sec
• ISO 2000

And, I thought this House Finch was very noble looking. Yep, just a finch, but sure is pretty.

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 400

And as I went to go home, I ran into this turtle. Yep, not a bird, but still a painted turtle enjoying this nice sunny day.

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 648.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

So, it was a good day for me. I know these are nothing exotic, but I continue to learn and improve. Just wanted to share...

 

[iamdlewis]

Here we have a Tree Swallow. Wow, are these birds fast. Catching them in flight is a crazy challenge and way too fun! Really amazing.

This one is a Barn Swallow

 

[Paul stuart]

bits and pieces from local lakes

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 584.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 572.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1250

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/5000 sec
• ISO 640

 

[Paul stuart]

Kestrel From dorset hide

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[Paul stuart]

Little Owl from Sheppey Hide

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 8000

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 547.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 4000

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 547.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 5000

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 547.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 4000

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[iamdlewis]

A Wood Thrush showing off

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 8000

 

[NatureBoyOhio]

A brief visit to the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort, Kentucky was rewarded with this trio of Cedar Waxwings!

• ILCE-9
• TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di USD A011S
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/14
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[THXGEEK]

I love the graceful markings on these guys.

 

[CrankinSteve]

No doubt, this is a professional modelling bird. Taken at Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in the meadows located in Easthampton, MA. I enjoyed the visit and glad to have this photo and some others as a result. The green bokeh is created by the massive meadow behind this bird. One fine Tree Swallow.

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[iamdlewis]

No doubt, this is a professional modelling bird. Taken at Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in the meadows located in Easthampton, MA. I enjoyed the visit and glad to have this photo and some others as a result. The green bokeh is created by the massive meadow behind this bird. One fine Tree Swallow.

Tree Swallows are a very confident birds with a spunky attitude.

 

[jacobomerced]

This little guy—or gal—has been visiting the palm tree in front of my house for the past couple of weeks.
A juvenile puertorican Oriole (Calandria).

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 4000

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 4000

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 4000

• ILCE-7CM2
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 4000

 

[Vossroad]

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 100

Yellow-billed Cuckoo in Texas.
A1ii, 400-800mm
1/250, ISO100, f8
Handheld

 

[iamdlewis]

A few images from a walk about a month ago
Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1250

Palm Warbler

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 8000

White-Throated Sparrow (should have left by this time)

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1250

Yellow-Rumped Warbler (Butter Butt)

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[CrankinSteve]

Just a common Red-winged Blackbird, but I really liked the setting and composition. So, I'm posting it.

 

[iamdlewis]

A couple from this weekend in which who knows when I will get to finishing editing everything

Dickcissel - This is a lifer for me as these guys don't usually end up in my area, also it was so windy I was happy to get this shot

• ILCE-1M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/5000 sec
• ISO 1000

The Ocean City Welcome center in New Jersey has a heron rookery at it. Super easy to get close shots.
Great Egret

• ILCE-1M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 400

Great Egret hatchlings

• ILCE-1M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 400

Yellow-Crown Night-Herons with eggs

• ILCE-1M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 400

White Ibis feeding

• ILCE-1M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[THXGEEK]

Congrats on nabbing the Dickcissel!

 

[GvilleRick]

Same birds as I posted in the Birds in Flight thread. The Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher is so rare that it has garnered lots of attention the past two years as it nested nearby. This year the nest is right below an Osprey nest.

Eastern Meadowlark singing. There were at least two calling out to each other.

• ILCE-7RM6
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 560.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1600

Osprey with young bird in nest as well.

• ILCE-7RM6
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 560.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

• ILCE-7RM6
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 300.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 100

Another view with the Osprey nest in the background.

• ILCE-7RM6
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 160

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher on her nest with at least three nestlings. The nest is right below the Osprey nest.

• ILCE-7RM6
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250