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paul katinas wrote in post #18897611
Thanks Mike.
I think you're right on the money LD.
Those two were mixing It up all morning.
Happy trails.

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Nice captures with both these shots, Paul. The hawk that's perched is definitely a red-shouldered hawk, but I think I was wrong about the one I thought was a sharp-shinned hawk. After seeing these more recent shots, I think it's a Cooper's hawk, because it appears to be a larger accipiter than I first thought.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

sidknee wrote in post #18897610

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Eurasian jay

Very nice sharp close-up shot, Sid. Definitely humerus.

GeoffSFAs10 wrote in post #18897640
Got a feeding shot finally....its not the best though but works

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I think it's a very nice feeding shot, Geoff.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

New neighbour

Canon EOS R • Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary @600mm • 1/1000 • f/6.3 • ISO 4000

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Lame-Duck wrote in post #18897247
That sweet light is sure nice, Shalu. Terrific looking shot.

avondale87 wrote in post #18897251
Beautiful light also and a majestic bird.
Very nicely photographed

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18897527
Wow, I love that one!

Thank you so much, Mike, Richard and Phil!

paul katinas wrote in post #18897286
Thank you Shalu.
That's a magnificent Eagle capture.

Does attaching a 2x teleconverter change the Sony cameras auto focusing capabilities or minimize the focus points?
Happy trails

Thank you very much, Paul! I shoot with 2X 99% of the time, Sony A9 has full AF capabilities (down to f/16 lens) and remains blazing fast for my 400mm f/2.8 lens.

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Bald eagle juvenile

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shalu wrote in post #18897654
Bald eagle juvenile

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Awesome close-up eagle shot, Shalu. It's so sharp and lifelike.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

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Itsed65 wrote in post #18897687

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Beautiful shot, Ed!

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Red-breasted nuthatch

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Itsed65 wrote in post #18897687

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Awesome shot, Ed.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

shooz wrote in post #18897693

Red-breasted nuthatch

Absolutely fantastic, Dave!!

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

the annual Hummingbird portrait

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shalu wrote in post #18897690
Beautiful shot, Ed!

Thanks! I was actually on my way out of Pt Reyes when I saw him on a fence. I had to go about a quarter mile before I could turn around, but happily he was still there when I got back

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graham121 wrote in post #18897242
Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

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A pigeon-toed cocky!

Still waiting for the wisdom they promised would be worth getting old for.