Post your Bird Portraits (2)

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #19441823
This Lewis's Woodpecker must have been blown in with one of the big storms that came thorough (from the west) last week.

I believe this fella represents the 1st documents sighting in our area. These are both heavy crops of images shot @ 1120mm, so IQ is subpar, but because of the uniqueness, I had to share.

Sadly, the paparazzi was out in force chasing it from tree to tree. I had to leave before saying something that may have gotten me in trouble.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2nWg​4ax 20221030 PDM Z9 800PF, 1120mm - Lewis's Woodpecker-094 by Phil McKinney

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2nWi​qGA 20221030 PDM Z9 800PF, 1120mm - Lewis's Woodpecker-201 by Phil McKinney

Nice shots. Too bad about the crowd. Around here rare birds attract a relatively small group, and the "usual suspects" all know each other and behave pretty well.

K9Kirk wrote in post #19441659
Wow, what a beautiful image! Good job.

Thanks, K9Kirk!

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19441694
This is a very appealing shot, Steve! I like all the color.


Oh boy, Steve...This shot of the Brown-headed Nuthatch, is truly outstanding! Lovely setting.

Thanks for your comments on both, Mike!

avondale87 wrote in post #19441730
Steve this one is so beautifully composed.
Agree on others comments. The setting is beautiful and surrounds certainly isn't intrusive.
Lovely little bird.

Thanks, Richard!

fotoi wrote in post #19441797
Beautiful color in the background.

Thanks, fotoi! The Fall colors help framing shots so much!

kd_reno wrote in post #19441870
Nice shots. Too bad about the crowd. Around here rare birds attract a relatively small group, and the "usual suspects" all know each other and behave pretty well.

Thanks Ken.

In looking at region map for the Lewis's Woodpecker, it appears you are in what is labeled as a "year round" region.

Do you see these guys there regularly?

Awesome series Itsed and Tom.

I still have a lot of images to process from Tom's property. What a set-up he has. Made my visit to Arizona well worth it. These two were from his property.

Peter2516 wrote in post #19441992
Awesome series Itsed and Tom.

I still have a lot of images to process from Tom's property. What a set-up he has. Made my visit to Arizona well worth it. These two were from his property.

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Hi Peter...

So glad to see you got some "keepers" during your visit. These are really great, and now I think I'll go out in the yard for a while to see what I can come up with.

Tom

In the spirit of Halloween...
This is a Savanna Vulture. The photo was taken at an event by the Owl Moon Raptor Center. They do fantastic rescue and rehab work.

Both are taken with 1.4X TC III

steveb108 wrote in post #19441779
This beauty pops from the background, which itself so well complements the subject.

thanks. when I saw it on the big 4K monitor, i was surprised.

Went chasing a Swamp Sparrow yesterday. They're very uncommon visitors around here and like to stay down in the vegetation. Staked this one out for over an hour and got a 20 second look. However, the Song Sparrows were popping up and posing all around us.

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Swamp Sparrow

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Song Sparrow

avondale87 wrote in post #19441730
Beautifully captured.
Another shot of a lovely bird in a simple setting.
Interesting how its yellow rump shows even with its wings folded.
Striking birds

Thank you avondale87. They are beautiful.

kd_reno wrote in post #19442020

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Swamp Sparrow by Ken Drozd on Flickr

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Song Sparrow by Ken Drozd on Flickr

Nice shots of the sparrows. The Song Sparrows always seem to overwhelm.

paul katinas wrote in post #19441710
Grey Catbird munching on a Beauty Berry

Very nice capture!

belas wrote in post #19441716
Common kingfisher at touch-down

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Great shot of the Kingfisher!

steveb108 wrote in post #19441776
Golden-crowned Kinglet

Nice capture! Beautiful bird. I'm still trying to find one.

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #19441823

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2nWg​4ax 20221030 PDM Z9 800PF, 1120mm - Lewis's Woodpecker-094 by Phil McKinney

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I don't see anything wrong with the image quality. They look really good. Nice find.

4huskers wrote in post #19441829
Hooded Oriole

Beautiful capture of a beautiful bird!

2loose wrote in post #19442004
Both are taken with 1.4X TC III

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Excellent shot of the Red Tailed Hawk!

paul katinas wrote in post #19441710
Many thanks Mike.
We were surprised to discover the Whistling Parents were guarding 14 of those Bumblebee Ducklings.

Thank you for the most kindly compliment Mike.
Those Catbirds are hilarious to hear calling.
They meow just like a house Cat.

Grey Catbird munching on a Beauty Berry

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Fourteen ducklings is a might big brood. I hope they all make it.

Outstanding capture, beautifully composed, Paul! This shot is such an eye grabber.

belas wrote in post #19441716
Common kingfisher at touch-down

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Extraordinary capture, Vassilis!!

steveb108 wrote in post #19441776
Golden-crowned Kinglet

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Stupendous shot, of this beautiful little Golden-crowned Kinglet, Steve! It is so nicely composed.

fotoi wrote in post #19441807
Canada goose

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Great close-up of the Canada goose, fotoi! Very nice color and the image is tack sharp.

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #19441823
This Lewis's Woodpecker must have been blown in with one of the big storms that came thorough (from the west) last week.

I believe this fella represents the 1st documents sighting in our area. These are both heavy crops of images shot @ 1120mm, so IQ is subpar, but because of the uniqueness, I had to share.

Sadly, the paparazzi was out in force chasing it from tree to tree. I had to leave before saying something that may have gotten me in trouble.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2nWg​4ax 20221030 PDM Z9 800PF, 1120mm - Lewis's Woodpecker-094 by Phil McKinney

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2nWi​qGA 20221030 PDM Z9 800PF, 1120mm - Lewis's Woodpecker-201 by Phil McKinney

Terrific catch, Phil! I've only seen them a couple of times in my life...never with a camera handy.

4huskers wrote in post #19441829
Hooded Oriole

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This is really a beautiful capture, 4huskers! Great work!

JM_2 wrote in post #19441998
In the spirit of Halloween...
This is a Savanna Vulture. The photo was taken at an event by the Owl Moon Raptor Center. They do fantastic rescue and rehab work.

Superb close-up capture of the Savanna Vulture, Judy! They have quite a bit of color in their face and head...whereas our Turkey Vulture only had red.