Birds Birds Non-BIF Thread - Post Your Shots Here

[Deleted Member 5045]

Exactly Chaitali. They're a species of honey eater. Actually a very versatile bird that blends in with all the others, they're always busy. Even their sound, I'm pretty certain they mimic the other birds around them as they do heaps of different noises.

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Masked Plover. I haven't seen these patterns on their wings and head before, I bet he's popular with the plover ladies. Maybe this one is young. He was cool and just cruising around minding his own business but they usually walk around yakking and bitching, I'm surprised the other birds don't bash them...

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[Brownie]

Nice shot, but your commentary deserved a funny!

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Lol, I do my best, mate...

 

[Tim Mayo]

Masked Plover. I haven't seen these patterns on their wings and head before, I bet he's popular with the plover ladies. Maybe this one is young. He was cool and just cruising around minding his own business but they usually walk around yakking and bitching, I'm surprised the other birds don't bash them...

Lovely bird Clint. I agree. Should definitely be popular with the lady plovers

 

[Tim Mayo]

This rather plump male pheasant seemed quite content perched in this tree. The snow has melted away now so this might be my last snowy shot for a while. This is a shot where it would be nice if the Bird Eye AF worked better than it does in this situation, unfortunately most of the time it couldn't find the pheasant let alone its eye hidden behind these branches.

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

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Bloody hell, you have strong trees around your place Timmy!

 

[Unframed Dave]

Sanderlings on the beach at El Piñet, La Marina, Costa Brava.

• ILCE-6600
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 6/10000 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-6600
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 2/10000 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-6600
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-6600
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-6600
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 800

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

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[Brownie]

Wish we could get some more participation here. Thanks to those who continue to post.

I'm dying to get out, but we've had -0F temperatures with -22F wind chills. Sustained winds of 25-30MPH with gusts to 45-50. Nope.

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

I will keep it alive for you Timmy. I'm about to head down to Cronulla beach to get a nice sunrise. Game on down here..!

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Pretty sure these are called a striped honey eater. They do the runner on me non stop so I have just never been able to get into a good position to capture one, it could only be me but I'm going to assume that they just don't like all people. I was able to creep up while he had a willy wagtail annoying him so I just want to give a shout out to that willy wagtail for helping me out.

I don't mind the shrub framing so I'm relatively happy with it. Well it's a start so we'll call this a win.

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[Brownie]

Pretty sure these are called a striped honey eater. They do the runner on me non stop so I have just never been able to get into a good position to capture one, it could only be me but I'm going to assume that they just don't like all people. I was able to creep up while he had a willy wagtail annoying him so I just want to give a shout out to that willy wagtail for helping me out.

I don't mind the shrub framing so I'm relatively happy with it. Well it's a start so we'll call this a win.

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I love the shrub framing, it makes for a total shot. Too many times we push hard to fill the frame with the bird and leave the environment out. This is excellent. Well done.

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Absolutely beautiful Chaitali!

I really like the overall gentleness of the image.

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

The first image he was looking to jump. The second was once I talked him out of it. Miraculous that I was there just in time to save him...

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[Tim Mayo]

Pretty sure these are called a striped honey eater. They do the runner on me non stop so I have just never been able to get into a good position to capture one, it could only be me but I'm going to assume that they just don't like all people. I was able to creep up while he had a willy wagtail annoying him so I just want to give a shout out to that willy wagtail for helping me out.

I don't mind the shrub framing so I'm relatively happy with it. Well it's a start so we'll call this a win.

Lovely shot Clint! It's always nice to see their habitat in the shot as well. You could always get yourself a nice bird costume to wear

 

[Unframed Dave]

A couple from today......

Clot de Galvany, Costa Blanca

Northern Shoveller and either a Chiffchaff or Willow warbler, I think.

• ILCE-6600
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/13
• 6/10000 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-6600
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/13
• 3/10000 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[Doug Herr]

Ruby-crowned Kinglet IMBY Sacramento County California USA
checking out the birdbath.

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

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

That's a hectic looking little bird Doug! I'd imagine these things are always on the move..! Sounds like they act identical to our wrens. Any clean shot is a huge reward!

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Lovely shot Clint! It's always nice to see their habitat in the shot as well. You could always get yourself a nice bird costume to wear

I'm still trying to build up the courage for a camouflage outfit...

 

[Brownie]

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A gorgeous lady, posing graciously.

Nice. I sat out twice today and came up empty. Nothing moving, I had a very large Bluejay stop to steal a peanut, but he was in and out so fast I never had a chance! May try here in a few minutes but light is waning fast. I am so sick of clouds, I can't stand it.

 

[Brownie]

Some house finches, one nuthatch. No woodpeckers, jays, or cardinals. Had a Junco stop way out. Not even going to bother going through these until I get more on the card. There were one or two nice finch shots. Piffle.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

For some reason I've only just seen this thread. Can't see for looking I guess. Anyway. Christmas Dinner Kestrel style

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 800

 

[spudhead]

• ILCE-9
• 300mm F2.8 G
• 300.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 4000

The poser again

 

[Tim Mayo]

I'm still trying to build up the courage for a camouflage outfit...

You're not the only one! A camo cap was a big step for me! I might invest in a ghillie suit this year, luckily the hills around me are pretty quiet. I just need to make sure I don't get shot!

 

[Davej]

Our first Kingfisher of the year. Nice light, not raining and he(she) sat there and fished.
Kennet and Avon Canal just west of Hungerford, UK

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 250

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

You're not the only one! A camo cap was a big step for me! I might invest in a ghillie suit this year, luckily the hills around me are pretty quiet. I just need to make sure I don't get shot!

Don't do it! Honestly it makes not a jot of difference unless you want to spend a day sitting in the trees blending in, then it's worth it. I always laugh when I see the Canon guys wandering around in full camo in the open fields with a big white lens

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

A huge crop on this shot, as you can probably see from the data, but it's not often you see the Short Eared Owls resting up in the Hawthorns. Taken from about 50 yards away.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 800

 

[Brownie]

The human face is very recognizable to animals. I spent many years in the woods hunting Deer, Turkey, and a lot of small game. This is no difference when it comes to staying hidden. Try one of these:

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Don't do it! Honestly it makes not a jot of difference unless you want to spend a day sitting in the trees blending in, then it's worth it. I always laugh when I see the Canon guys wandering around in full camo in the open fields with a big white lens

Lol! I seen this a couple of months ago and he did have Canon...