Birds Birds in Flight Thread - Post Your Shots Here

[dcisive]

A gull that dove for a meal and was taking off.

• E 150-500mm F5-6.7 A057
• 179.0 mm
• ƒ/5
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[Roland]

Nice shot of the gull. Never seen a successful gull hunt.

 

[iamdlewis]

Nice shot of the gull. Never seen a successful gull hunt.

Well if that shocks you then not sure what this one will do

• ILCE-7RM4
• Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM)
• 309.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 250

That is a clam that grabbed the foot of a Laughing Gull

 

[RogerSmith]

Pelican fly by in early morning light, La Jolla CA

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 379.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 400

 

[spudhead]

Nice shot roger

 

[brphotographycanada]

Northern Flicker in my backyard. I always enjoy the yellow highlights on their wing tips.

It's warmed up to *only* -22C so the local birds are much more active.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 500

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[dcisive]

My first day out with a A6700 combo with 200-600G. So far I'm enjoying their capabilities.

• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 252.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 500

 

[evacguy]

Swan take off and landing

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 2X Teleconverter
• 186.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 2X Teleconverter
• 186.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 4000

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 2X Teleconverter
• 186.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 2X Teleconverter
• 186.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[Clide]

Cleaning and organizing my old computer to get ready to transfer photos to the new one and found this photo.

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 320

 

[Ralph]

Not as good as what is in here but I still like it of a couple of Pacific Black Ducks in flight.

• ILCE-7M3
• 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports 021
• 150.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 6400

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Osprey Shake Down
Photographed while on the waters around Matlacha Florida USA

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 640

 

[spudhead]

Osprey Shake Down
Photographed while on the waters around Matlacha Florida USAView attachment 54508

great shot

 

[dcisive]

Went down to the Heron rookery today. The light wasn't great but they were flying around so got lucky. The A6700 and 200-600G did NOT disappoint.

• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3000001907349
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[dcisive]

It was bird heaven today. Lots of them of all types loving the warm up we're having in the upper 50's by the Snake River.

• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3000001907349
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1000

• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3000001907349
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 500

• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3000001907349
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 200

• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3000001907349
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 500

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

The National Bird - what a beautiful day in SW Florida. I ventured to a nest that will always be my favorite. Camera: Sony a7Rv January 31, 2024 SW Florida

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[-ST-]

Bald Eagle antics
Conflict

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

Resolution

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

 

[spudhead]

Buzzard from recently

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[MyDogsOwner]

Right now we have some Short-Eared Owls in the area.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 560.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[MyDogsOwner]

The One-Handed Carry

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 640

 

[spudhead]

goose from last year just got around to edit

• ILCE-9
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 560.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[Brownie]

goose from last year just got around to editView attachment 55261

Geese are such mundane subjects, I'm always pleasantly surprised when someone can post an image of one worth looking at. This is top-drawer!

 

[spudhead]

Geese are such mundane subjects, I'm always pleasantly surprised when someone can post an image of one worth looking at. This is top-drawer!

Thankyou Tim I honestly wish I didn`t have so many un edited images I really need to find a way to work smarter and cull better

 

[Brownie]

Thankyou Tim I honestly wish I didn`t have so many un edited images I really need to find a way to work smarter and cull better

The drudge of culling can be a brain-killer.

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Flamboyance Flyby of Flamingo - Image captured in Pine Isand Florida on February 9, 2024 with a Sony Alpha 1

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 640

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Flamingo Flyby- This lone Flamingo decided to circle the sandbar. This is only three of about 20 images that I captured. I have never been this close to a wild Flamingo , I was so close it completely filled the viewfinder. Images taken in Pine Island, FL USA. February 9, 2024 Camera: Sony Alpha

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 500

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Flamingo Flyby- This lone Flamingo decided to circle the sandbar. This is only 1

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 500

of about 20 images that I captured. I have never been this close to a wild Flamingo , I was so close it completely filled the viewfinder. Images taken in Pine Island, FL USA. February 9, 2024 Camera: Sony Alpha

 

[dcisive]

From the other day Heron's hanging out at their nests

• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 594.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 400

• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 594.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 400

 

[spudhead]

cormorant from recently

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

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

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

American White Pelican -Realestate or should one say landing space is getting tough to find. One of the largest birds. The wingspan of the American White Pelican is approximately 9.5 feet, and their weight can vary, but they typically weigh around 9 to 12 pounds. Image captured on February 9, 2024 in SW Florida. Camera: Sony Alpha 1

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 160

 

[etiennescamera]

Marabou storks are undoubtedly the ugliest birds in all of creation, yet they manage to be quit elegant in flight...

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 5000

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 8000