Birds Birds in Flight Thread - Post Your Shots Here

[Phil Vetra]

Give me a spot!

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/14
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 16000

 

[AlphaWorld]

Too many Dunlin! WOW
View attachment 70973

I'm trying to work out what you have photographed here. Forgive me for asking - but is this a real image? It's not a massive composite, is it? I can't imagine this many birds flying at once without crashing into each other.

 

[AlphaWorld]

Give me a spot!View attachment 70975

Looks like me trying to find parking at the first day of the post-Christmas sales.

 

[Phil Vetra]

I'm trying to work out what you have photographed here. Forgive me for asking - but is this a real image? It's not a massive composite, is it? I can't imagine this many birds flying at once without crashing into each other.

This is a single shot with the 200-600 which compresses the birds but they are so thick you can't see through them. As you can see in "Give me a spot" all the birds on the ground and a few of the last ones to land after flight.

 

[Phil Vetra]

The birds on the ground are about 25% of what was there.

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 5000

 

[GvilleRick]

This Red-Shouldered Hawk flew over me as I was walking yesterday.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 320

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 160

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 160

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 160

 

[AlphaWorld]

Out for a walk with an A7RV + 200-600 - a casual stroll with almost 3kg of camera

At least it paid off this time - nice work!

I need to work on my fitness and stamina!

 

[spudhead]

over due edit

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[spudhead]

• ILCE-1
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 500

 

[GvilleRick]

Out for a walk with an A7RV + 200-600 - a casual stroll with almost 3kg of camera

At least it paid off this time - nice work!

I need to work on my fitness and stamina!

Yeah, it does turn a walk into a workout. After using it a few weeks right after purchasing it I bought a 100-400 GM to use when I plan to walk more. After using the 200-600 again I remember why I decided to buy the 100-400.

 

[iamdlewis]

Some Mallards thinking I had food.

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 232.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

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

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 232.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 230.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[lodbrok]

Hi! Been a while since I posted in here due to my purchase of the Olympus OM1/300mmF4. But a week and half ago I decided to bring along my A7iv-200-600mm to an Eagle hide along with the OM1. So I have two sets of camera with me.

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 341.0 mm
• ƒ/16
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 3200

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 270.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 1250

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[iamdlewis]

Hi! Been a while since I posted in here due to my purchase of the Olympus OM1/300mmF4. But a week and half ago I decided to bring along my A7iv-200-600mm to an Eagle hide along with the OM1. So I have two sets of camera with me.

That is fantastic that you have hides specifically for eagles.

 

[spudhead]

nice set

 

[lodbrok]

That is fantastic that you have hides specifically for eagles.

No it's not my hide,I rented it.

 

[lodbrok]

nice set

Thanks spudhead!

 

[spudhead]

poor light but edited anyway, since I have not been able to shoot for almost 3 weeks due to bad weather

• ILCE-1
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[iamdlewis]

Some shots from an outing a couple of weeks ago, not the best light for flight shots.
Red-Breasted Mergansers

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1250

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

Buffleheads

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

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 2500

Brant

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

Black Scoter

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[Liam McBride]

Hi! Been a while since I posted in here due to my purchase of the Olympus OM1/300mmF4. But a week and half ago I decided to bring along my A7iv-200-600mm to an Eagle hide along with the OM1. So I have two sets of camera with me. View attachment 71045View attachment 71046View attachment 71047View attachment 71049

A fantastic set of wildlife images!

 

[spudhead]

• ILCE-1
• FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 640

 

[Phil Vetra]

Dunlin coming in to feed.

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 437.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 640

 

[Clide]

Snowy Egret

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 648.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 5000

 

[THXGEEK]

• ILCE-7CR
• 300.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-7CR
• 300.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-7CR
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

• ILCE-7CR
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

• ILCE-7CR
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-7CR
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

• ILCE-7CR
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

• ILCE-7CR
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1600

Red bellied woodpecker at my feeder. He's a bit large and heavy for this feeder so he has to do some bending to get at the seed...

 

[iamdlewis]

Bombed

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[THXGEEK]

Beautiful hawk. Unfortunately, I was zoomed in too close and apparently his movement was a bit sudden for the A7CR's focus tracking to keep up. Oh well.

 

[Clide]

Unhappy Tree Swallows!

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[RogerSmith]

blastoff, pretty close to me

• ILCE-1
• FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 320

 

[iamdlewis]

Had a nice little outing this morning.
American Robin

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

Song Sparrow

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

Belted Kingfisher

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1250

Mallard

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1250

Wood Duck

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 4000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 2500

Honker

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[THXGEEK]

Away we go....

• ILCE-7CR
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 4000

 

[iamdlewis]

Touchdown

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600