Post your Bird Portraits

Bjarne Hemmingsen wrote in post #18629789
(Fulica atra) - Eurasian Coot

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That floating hide is really letting you do the business Bjarne, outstanding images.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18629879
Amazingly beautiful bird...great shot!

Thanks again, Mike. That was a neat afternoon. Wifey & both got off work early last Friday and decided to visit a park we have not previously been to. Shortly after we parked & got out of the car, we were greeted by this fella. Heck, he flew by my shoulder so close I could hear him fly past.

So, I took wifey out to try out her new lens yesterday (thanks Bill!) and naturally we were met by heavy rains when we arrived at the wildlife refuge. Lol... After the front line of the storm passed, many of the birds came back out into view. Some were after food, others were ready to dry off.

This was one of her first shots with the new (heavy) 500 - she was leaning out the window hand-holding it. I was proud of her.

Sherman, TX.
5/20/2018

shooz wrote in post #18629840

I just love your snowy owl shots!

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18629899
I just love your snowy owl shots!

Thanks !
I feel really blessed by the amount of time I got to spend with them this past winter.

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18629897
So, I took wifey out to try out her new lens yesterday (thanks Bill!) and naturally we were met by heavy rains when we arrived at the wildlife refuge. Lol... After the front line of the storm passed, many of the birds came back out into view. Some were after food, others were ready to dry off.

This was one of her first shots with the new (heavy) 500 - she was leaning out the window hand-holding it. I was proud of her.

Sherman, TX.
5/20/2018

That's great Phil. Tell her not to make me want it back, LOL. Ordering the 100-400 tonight for the riii when the holiday ends for B&H folks.

Good shooting to Theresa.

Bill

Wile hiking out to Tomales Point in Point Reyes last week, there were a few birds that would sit for a portrait...this was one of my favorite, I had never seen a California Quail, this is a male. He was talking back and forth with his lady friend, but she was hiding more in the bushes...so no pics of her. 2x on the 70-200 GM and the a9.

TRhoads wrote in post #18629937
Wile hiking out to Tomales Point in Point Reyes last week, there were a few birds that would sit for a portrait...this was one of my favorite, I had never seen a California Quail, this is a male. He was talking back and forth with his lady friend, but she was hiding more in the bushes...so no pics of her. 2x on the 70-200 GM and the a9.

I have these around me but they are very skittish, the slightest movement and they take off, I like the sounds they make.

Canonuser123 wrote in post #18629942
I have these around me but they are very skittish, the slightest movement and they take off, I like the sounds they make.

this one was not skittish at all, I was pretty close to him, and he sat there letting me take my pictures for a few minutes...when we left, he stayed and kept on chatting with his hidden lady friend.

TRhoads wrote in post #18629946
this one was not skittish at all, I was pretty close to him, and he sat there letting me take my pictures for a few minutes...when we left, he stayed and kept on chatting with his hidden lady friend.

I will see one or two come out of the brush and if it is safe a line of 10 or 15 might follow. I like when you see a couple of adults walking with a line of their kids behind them flapping their wings to try and keep up.

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

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This guy and the sun just don't mix lol... He's sunshine all on his own.

This past Saturday was the annual "Photography Day" at a local raptor recovery center (Blackland Prairie Raptor Center). They hold it to raise money and it a neat opportunity to get up close to some beautiful raptors. I'm just getting started looking at our pics from the morning.

RT Hawk & GH Owl
Lucas, TX.
5/19/18