Birds Birds not in Flight Thread - Post Your Shots Here

[DavidN]

A couple of Kingfisher shots from yesterday’s visit to Middlebere (next to RSPB Arne)

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 2000

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[Doug Herr]

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 400

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 400

 

[Soundmike]

A couple of Kingfisher shots from yesterday’s visit to Middlebere (next to RSPB Arne)View attachment 69627View attachment 69628

Nice shots, I've been trying to capture one on my local patch but the light hasn't been good enough.

 

[Doug Herr]

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 400

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 400

 

[etiennescamera]

A few vultures, from our recent visit to the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

First one, a Lappet-faced Vulture (endangered species on the IUCN Red List), sitting next to the water.

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 500

and a Hooded Vulture (critically endangered species), seen in the grass, near a pack of Painted Wolves. These Hooded Vultures often follow the Wild Dogs, cleaning up after them

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/4.5
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 500

• ILCE-1
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[GvilleRick]

A few shots from a pond near me.

This Great Egret was looking for a meal as we arrived.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 125

This Song Sparrow perched close to me.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 100

There were two Hooded Merganser drakes and three hens. Here's a shot of one pair.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/400 sec
• ISO 125

An Eastern Phoebe perched nearby.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1250

Female Hooded Merganser and reflection.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 640

Male Hooded Merganser and reflection.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 640

Male and female Hooded Merganser and reflections.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 640

 

[NatureBoyOhio]

• SLT-A77V
• 120-400mm F4.5-5.6
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 160

 

[iamdlewis]

Norther Shovelers

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 571.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 200

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 160

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 320

American Black Duck

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 200

Bufflehead

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 576.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 250

Northern Pintail

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 160

 

[NatureBoyOhio]

Grainy but I felt it gives it a painting like feel. Northern Mockingbird.

• SLT-A77V
• 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
• 300.0 mm
• ƒ/10
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[Clix Pix]

The geese have had to adjust to an entirely new landscape in the place of their familiar lake:

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 640

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 640

 

[GvilleRick]

My kids gave me a Smart Bird Feeder for my birthday and one of my favorite features is that it notifies me when a bird arrives. I can then get photos with my A7RV both on the feeder and sometimes they will perch nearby after leaving the feeder. Here are a few shots from yesterday.

I haven't had a lot of Eastern Bluebirds visit my other feeders but they really like this one. This one turned around as I came out the back door and paused just long enough for me to get a few shots.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 500

He then flew up to perch in a tree and posed for me again.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 640

Another bird I only see occasionally is the Red-Bellied Woodpecker. I've had them (possibly the same one) visit the feeder regularly over the past several days. His size makes it entertaining to watch on the feeder.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 640

He then flew up to perch in a tree and I was able to find him and get a few photos.

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 640