Some early spring birds from Hokkaido -- Birds in photography-on-the.net forums

Senior Member

326 posts
Likes: 8
Joined Jun 2007
Location: Japan

More info

Mar 16, 2010 09:02 | #1

Well spring is just around the corner in southern Hokkaido and the Black Necked Grebes are changing into their summer best........and they're leaving the open sea and coming to feed in the local fishing harbours.......

IMAGE: http://www.hakodatebirding.com/Birds-in-Hokkaido/Waterbirds/IMG4813/811684250_inam9-L.jpg

IMAGE LINK: http://www.hakodatebirding.com …a6QE#811684250_inam9-A-LB

IMAGE: http://www.hakodatebirding.com/Birds-in-Hokkaido/Waterbirds/IMG4916/811684685_SUTY8-L.jpg

IMAGE LINK: http://www.hakodatebirding.com …a6QE#811684685_SUTY8-A-LB

IMAGE: http://www.hakodatebirding.com/Birds-in-Hokkaido/Waterbirds/IMG4912/811684645_7NeVN-L.jpg

IMAGE LINK: http://www.hakodatebirding.com …a6QE#811684645_7NeVN-A-LB

It's been a poor winter for finches in south Hokkaido, no Crossbills or Asian Rosy Finches. Lots of Hawfinches though......

IMAGE: http://www.hakodatebirding.com/Birds-in-Hokkaido/Finches-and-Buntings/IMG2482/800862477_gvybU-L.jpg

IMAGE LINK: http://www.hakodatebirding.com …CFeR#800862477_gvybU-A-LB

Lots of Dusky Thrush passing through at this time of year too.........

IMAGE: http://www.hakodatebirding.com/Birds-in-Hokkaido/Thrushes-and-Warblers/IMG2631/800862262_TKo6u-L.jpg

IMAGE LINK: http://www.hakodatebirding.com …hSXo#800862262_TKo6u-A-LB

The Daurian Redstarts will be leaving soon.......

IMAGE: http://www.hakodatebirding.com/Birds-in-Hokkaido/Thrushes-and-Warblers/IMG1722/797340430_6uR8Y-L.jpg

IMAGE LINK: http://www.hakodatebirding.com …hSXo#797340430_6uR8Y-A-LB

The Varied Tits and Nuthatches will stick around though.....

IMAGE: http://www.hakodatebirding.com/Birds-in-Hokkaido/Tits/IMG5029/811683649_yHASL-L.jpg

IMAGE LINK: http://www.hakodatebirding.com …UxLS#811683649_yHASL-A-LB

IMAGE: http://www.hakodatebirding.com/Birds-in-Hokkaido/Nuthatches/IMG5083/811683816_THoVd-L.jpg

IMAGE LINK: http://www.hakodatebirding.com …XkUY#811683816_THoVd-A-LB

All shots taken with a 7D and 100-400L.

my blog
my SmugMug page

LIKES 0

canonloader

Cream of the Crop

52,911 posts
Gallery: 6 photos
Likes: 135
Joined Aug 2006
Location: Behind A Camera

More info

Mar 16, 2010 09:16 | #3

You've caught a great variety of little birds, very nice shooting.

Mitch- ____...^.^...____
Gear List, My You Tube
War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

LIKES 0

Levina de Ruijter

I'm a bloody goody two-shoes!

23,005 posts
Gallery: 457 photos
Best ofs: 12
Likes: 15602
Joined Sep 2008
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands, EU

More info

Mar 16, 2010 09:54 | #4

As much as I like the grebes, it's the little fellows that draw my attention. They're just lovely, with the second to last being my favourite.

Wild Birds of Europe: https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?p=19371752
Please QUOTE the comment to which you are responding!

LIKES 0

Proswedephoto

Senior Member

307 posts
Joined Feb 2010
Location: Los Angeles

More info

Mar 16, 2010 10:57 | #5

Beautiful captures, agree that the shallow DOF is perfect and smooth...well done

Peter Fallberg
peter@proswedephoto.com
www.proswedephoto.com

LIKES 0

artyman

Sleepless in Hampshire

14,422 posts
Gallery: 17 photos
Likes: 88
Joined Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire UK

More info

Mar 16, 2010 11:35 | #6

Nice set of shots, #2 reminds me of "Three Little Maids from School" :lol;

Art that takes you there. http://www.artyman.co.uk
Ken
Canon 7D, 350D, 15-85, 18-55, 75-300, Cosina 100 Macro, Sigma 120-300

LIKES 0

ajosteve

Cream of the Crop

16,468 posts
Likes: 8
Joined Sep 2007
Location: Grand Canyon Arizona

More info

Mar 16, 2010 12:44 | #7

Those Grebes are really great looking birds. The whole series is fabulous! Nice to see some new birds, well done Stu.

Steve

LIKES 0

Shar824

Cream of the Crop

12,032 posts
Gallery: 79 photos
Likes: 1265
Joined Jun 2007
Location: Lower Alabama

More info

Mar 16, 2010 12:54 | #8

Great variety of birds you have Stu....great shots of them also.

Sharon

"If you want to see birds, you must have birds in your heart." -- John Burroughs

LIKES 0

cannylad

Goldmember

1,403 posts
Likes: 31
Joined Jul 2006
Location: Northumberland England.

More info

Mar 16, 2010 15:45 | #9

Stunning set and very well photographed.

Brian R
Canon 5D, Canon 40D 24-70mm f 2.8 L usm, 70-200mm f 2.8 L IS, Canon 100-400mm L IS,
Canon 1.4 extender.

LIKES 0

Jump to forum... • Rules • Forums • New posts • RTAT • 'Best of' • Gallery • Gear • Reviews • Member list • Polls • Image rules • Search • Password reset • Home

Not a member yet?

Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!

COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.

THEME: Paper White | Darker
MARGINS: (this page: defaults)

Latest registered member is semonsters
1546 guests, 135 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.

	x 1600
	y 1600