Birds Birds Non-BIF Thread - Post Your Shots Here

[Gaz]

Clearly an Aussie bird, he's upside down! What is he? I like the yellow around the eye.

It’s a Noisy Minor. They’re quite noisy. We are quite relaxed about naming things.

 

[Gaz]

This heron is back for breakfast again.

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 135mm F1.8 GM
• 135.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[mikison]

Nest building time at Pennington Flash, UK

 

[Clide]

Cardinal and a Chipping Sparrow

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 400

 

[GvilleRick]

A few more shots of various birds from a trop to a nature preserve today.

Male Northern Cardinal

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1600

Male Red-winged Blackbird singing.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 1600

Female Red-winged Blackbird

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 815.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 6400

Swamp Sparrow

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 2000

Carolina Chickadee bringing food to the chicks.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1600

Adult Great Blue Heron and three chicks. (The third is a bit harder to find.)

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 800

Canada Goose and gosling.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Robin in full song yesterday.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[Gaz]

I’ve been hearing a bird’s magnificent song for four days but could not see it. Wrong lens and no idea, I spotted it today whistling at me from a tree above my banana lounge. When I got back to my room, I have downloaded 16 images of a tree. I could see no bird. Here, apparently, the photographers wear brightly coloured swimwear and the birds wear camo.

Scouring them all with magnification set to 250 I got enough from two frames to identify the “Yellow-Vented Bulbul”. Common as heck here in Bali and irritating me no end now, unless I get it sharp tomorrow.

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 55mm F1.8 ZA
• 55.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3000001907367
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 125

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 55mm F1.8 ZA
• 55.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 125

 

[iamdlewis]

I’ve been hearing a bird’s magnificent song for four days but could not see it. Wrong lens and no idea, I spotted it today whistling at me from a tree above my banana lounge. When I got back to my room, I have downloaded 16 images of a tree. I could see no bird. Here, apparently, the photographers wear brightly coloured swimwear and the birds wear camo.

Scouring them all with magnification set to 250 I got enough from two frames to identify the “Yellow-Vented Bulbul”. Common as heck here in Bali and irritating me no end now, unless I get it sharp tomorrow.

Well not every bird can be a Musician Wren (which I failed to get a photo of). Highly recommend listening to the call of this bird.

 

[Roland]

After one of the rainiest winters in Central California I experienced, the echium plant in our garden thrived like nuts and attracted not only multiply types of insect but also this fellow. A Rufous Hummingbird, which rarely shows up in our area.

• ILCE-9M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[GvilleRick]

When I looked out the window this morning I saw a female Rose-Breasted Grosbeak so I spent some time watching, hoping to see a male. I haven't seen either a male or female for almost three years. The female returned a few times but I did not see a male.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 280.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 249.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/125 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 280.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 280.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[Roland]

Unfortunately the fight was resolved, when I had a better point of view.
The red tailed hawk got a rabbit in our garden but was not able to enjoy his meal since a couple of scrub jays attacked him like dive bombers.

• ILCE-9M2
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[spudhead]

pied wagtail from a couple of weeks ago

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[spudhead]

female kestrel

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[Clide]

Unfortunately the fight was resolved, when I had a better point of view.
The red tailed hawk got a rabbit in our garden but was not able to enjoy his meal since a couple of scrub jays attacked him like dive bombers.

View attachment 37511

Great shot!

 

[Clide]

Red bellied woodpecker

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[evacguy]

What you look'n at, haven't you ever seen a one legged pigeon?

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 500

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 500

 

[dragonsdreams]

A few nice birds from Southern India (Nagarahole Reserve)

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

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

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/320 sec
• ISO 160

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 320

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 640

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

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

A few nice birds from Southern India (Nagarahole Reserve)View attachment 37763View attachment 37764View attachment 37765View attachment 37766View attachment 37767View attachment 37768

Pretty hectic collection!

 

[Roland]

I love it, when a bird is fully aware of the photograph and gives them the perfect look. Like those models on the red carpet. (As seen with the bird with the red forehead and red throat) Great picture.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Black Tailed Godwit in breeding plumage, catching the low sun perfectly to highlight that amazing colour.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[GvilleRick]

A few days ago I saw a female Rose-Breasted Grosbeak at my feeder. They are only in our area a few days each year as they migrate north and the last time I saw one was three years ago. I kept watching for a male and today I saw one fly away as I opened the front door. Fortunately, he returned and I was able to get some photos. Here are shots of the female and then the male.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 280.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 280.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 226.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 640

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 640

 

[Brownie]

I've seen exactly one male in my yard. Beautiful little birds. Nice shots.

 

[evacguy]

A grounded starling. I almost trod on him. That's my reflection you can see in his eye.

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 132.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/8000 sec
• ISO 640

 

[GvilleRick]

I've seen exactly one male in my yard. Beautiful little birds. Nice shots.

This is only the second time I have seen one, the first being three years ago. It's the first time I was able to get good photos. Last time he flew off pretty much as soon as I got this shot.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

While out twitching a rare visiting Hoopoe today, we walked around a corner and spotted this stunning chap just chilling on the cliff barrier rope. Perfect light, perfect moment. Eurasion Sparrowhawk.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 125

 

[spudhead]

While out twitching a rare visiting Hoopoe today, we walked around a corner and spotted this stunning chap just chilling on the cliff barrier rope. Perfect light, perfect moment. Eurasion Sparrowhawk.View attachment 37988

for sure excellent light sir nice

 

[mikison]

While out twitching a rare visiting Hoopoe today, we walked around a corner and spotted this stunning chap just chilling on the cliff barrier rope. Perfect light, perfect moment. Eurasion Sparrowhawk.View attachment 37988

Fabulous. Lucky you and well done great photo!!!

 

[Brownie]

While out twitching a rare visiting Hoopoe today, we walked around a corner and spotted this stunning chap just chilling on the cliff barrier rope. Perfect light, perfect moment. Eurasion Sparrowhawk.View attachment 37988

Gorgeous.

 

[mikison]

A member of the local Lapwing Aerobatics Club. Tricky to shoot like a big Swallow! I love their iridescent plumage.

• ILCE-9
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 500

 

[spudhead]

Skylark from the last outing

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 1000