Wild Birds of Europe

sidknee wrote in post #19484057
In the spirit of self deprecation here is the photo in question and the difference is clear alongside something from a couple of weeks ago

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Yes! That’s progress. A great pic, Sid. But you’re a good sport for reposting the old pic. And it’s definitely not as bad as you think it is!

kartsahoo wrote in post #19484060
This bird obviously understood what tastes good.

I think you’re right!

kartsahoo wrote in post #19484058
You have got a very nice picture of this beautiful but underrated bird. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks very much, you're very welcome! cheers!

Lester Wareham wrote in post #19483990

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Lester Wareham wrote in post #19483988

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These are all beauties!

sidknee wrote in post #19484057
In the spirit of self deprecation here is the photo in question and the difference is clear alongside something from a couple of weeks ago

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A mobber. Nice shots!

sidknee wrote in post #19484057
In the spirit of self deprecation here is the photo in question and the difference is clear alongside something from a couple of weeks ago

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Is the top bird trying to catch the bottom bird hoping for a meal??

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #19483962
Nice!

sogs wrote in post #19483969
Nice ones! I especially like the second pose.

Thanks!

Last ducks for now, the common wilde eend/mallard:

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sidknee wrote in post #19484057
In the spirit of self deprecation here is the photo in question and the difference is clear alongside something from a couple of weeks ago

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You certainly have progressed, I'm still at the early stage, this is the best I have for that situation

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pcs wrote in post #19484326
You certainly have progressed, I'm still at the early stage, this is the best I have for that situation

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No matter the images, it’s just very cool to be able to shoot this kind of action.

I love the male drake, Patrick. Quacking along!

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #19484076
Yes! That’s progress. A great pic, Sid. But you’re a good sport for reposting the old pic. And it’s definitely not as bad as you think it is!

Thanks Levina, I won't post anything as badly processed as that again, unless, of course, I really have to!

cheers!

sogs wrote in post #19484164
A mobber. Nice shots!

many thanks Sogs! cheers!

Inspeqtor wrote in post #19484200
Is the top bird trying to catch the bottom bird hoping for a meal??

No, the top bird is just trying to scare the bottom bird away from it's territory. The top bird is a crow and the bottom a buzzard, neither of which are big bird killers.

cheers!

pcs wrote in post #19484326
You certainly have progressed, I'm still at the early stage, this is the best I have for that situation

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Thank you Patrick, getting the birds in frame and focus is half the battle, next time they'll be facing toward you and that'll be the other half sorted

cheers!

sidknee wrote in post #19484529
No, the top bird is just trying to scare the bottom bird away from it's territory. The top bird is a crow and the bottom a buzzard, neither of which are big bird killers.

cheers!

Thank you very much!

Bontbekplevier/pied plover, a bit to far away(these are cropped) but first time I got them in flight:

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sidknee wrote in post #19484545
Thank you Patrick, getting the birds in frame and focus is half the battle, next time they'll be facing toward you and that'll be the other half sorted

cheers!

How about getting them bigger in the frame, another half?