Recent shots from new feeder location..

chopper5654 · 20th of July 2011 (Wed)

A couple of decent shots since I put the platform feeder over the deck. I've been putting halved peanuts in there with a small scoop of b/o sunflower seeds.

Rainy day..handheld, through window, iso800, 1/30 @ full 250mm...otherwise, not bad sharpness....lol.

And, a funny one. You guys are right about the Blue Jays and peanuts. They never visited the feeders under trees for sunflower seeds, or rarely did. However, I had one the other day squawking at my kitchen window because I was late in getting them out in the morning. The next day, I saw the squirrel in the feeder. I tried to grab a shot of the squirrel, before I made him jump, and the jay flew in and started giving the squirrel the business. It's like the peanuts are their crack. Nuthatches, titmice, and woodpeckers, too. Again, not going for perfect quality, just the scene since things were happening quickly between the two.....and I was laughing at them..

Thanks for peeking in..

dbriz · 21st of July 2011 (Thu)

Looks like you have a proper "buffet" in your new setup chopper... the peanuts are a great attraction for the "jay bird" and many others... good luck with future fly ins.... and getting rid of the squirrel

db

rick_reno · 21st of July 2011 (Thu)

nice shots, really like #3

Flo · 21st of July 2011 (Thu)

Gotta love them squirrels and peanuts!
great woodpecker one Chopper.

Jon C · 21st of July 2011 (Thu)

Our local Scrub Jays prefer chopped up walnuts to peanuts.

BGgraphy · 22nd of July 2011 (Fri)

very nice chopper, poor little thing in #2, looks miserable, Great set!

chopper5654 · 24th of July 2011 (Sun)

Thanks, guys. More to come as I get more time.

20th of July 2011 (Wed)	#1
chopper5654 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,433 IMAGE EDITING OK	Recent shots from new feeder location.. A couple of decent shots since I put the platform feeder over the deck. I've been putting halved peanuts in there with a small scoop of b/o sunflower seeds. Rainy day..handheld, through window, iso800, 1/30 @ full 250mm...otherwise, not bad sharpness....lol. And, a funny one. You guys are right about the Blue Jays and peanuts. They never visited the feeders under trees for sunflower seeds, or rarely did. However, I had one the other day squawking at my kitchen window because I was late in getting them out in the morning. The next day, I saw the squirrel in the feeder. I tried to grab a shot of the squirrel, before I made him jump, and the jay flew in and started giving the squirrel the business. It's like the peanuts are their crack. Nuthatches, titmice, and woodpeckers, too. Again, not going for perfect quality, just the scene since things were happening quickly between the two.....and I was laughing at them.. Thanks for peeking in.. __________________ http://throughmyeyes-choppography.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/chipnjo_99/ http://backyardbirdgardner.wordpress.com/ Straightening...lol. Every time I straighten the horizon, I hang the picture crooked.

21st of July 2011 (Thu)	#4
Flo Gimmie Some Lovin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nanaimo,B.C. Posts: 43,859 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Recent shots from new feeder location.. Gotta love them squirrels and peanuts! great woodpecker one Chopper. __________________ you're a great friend, but if Zombies chase us, I am tripping you.

21st of July 2011 (Thu)	#5
Jon C Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Solvang, California Posts: 761	Re: Recent shots from new feeder location.. Our local Scrub Jays prefer chopped up walnuts to peanuts. __________________ Canon 7D \| EF 24-105L \| EF 70-300 \| EF 400 5.6L

22nd of July 2011 (Fri)	#6
BGgraphy Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 9,905	Re: Recent shots from new feeder location.. very nice chopper, poor little thing in #2, looks miserable, Great set! __________________ "Canonize Him!"- H. Simpson, 2021 Doh! 5D MKII, 7D, 50D, Rebel XS, EF17-40 1:4L, EF100 1:2.8L, EF70-200 1:2.8LII, EF400 f/2.8IS, EF2x III,1.4tc, Wimberley, bunch of other stuff Don't po jo.

24th of July 2011 (Sun)	#7
chopper5654 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,433 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Recent shots from new feeder location.. Thanks, guys. More to come as I get more time. __________________ http://throughmyeyes-choppography.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/chipnjo_99/ http://backyardbirdgardner.wordpress.com/ Straightening...lol. Every time I straighten the horizon, I hang the picture crooked.

21st of July 2011 (Thu)	#2
dbriz POTN MILLIONAIRE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arrowhead of Minnesota Posts: 8,974	Re: Recent shots from new feeder location.. Looks like you have a proper "buffet" in your new setup chopper... the peanuts are a great attraction for the "jay bird" and many others... good luck with future fly ins.... and getting rid of the squirrel db __________________ 7d, 50D, 400mm f/5.6, 300mm f/4, 70-200mm f/4 IS, 50mm f/1.8

21st of July 2011 (Thu)	#3
rick_reno Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42,424	Re: Recent shots from new feeder location.. nice shots, really like #3

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