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

 

[NatureBoyOhio]

A fine day to share with my feathered friends! Northern Cardinal visiting my feeder.

• ILCE-6600
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

a Smart Bird Feeder

How does it know? Anyway, I always thought that all birds are smart!

But seriously, those are beautiful pictures.

 

[iamdlewis]

Northern Cardinal

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 2500

Downy Woodpecker

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/640 sec
• ISO 6400

 

[GvilleRick]

A few from a walk around a nature preserve yesterday.

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 2000

Downey Woodpecker

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 4000

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

• ILCE-7RM5
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[RogerSmith]

Tricolored heron hunting, Robb Field San Diego CA

• ILCE-1
• FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 560.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 500

 

[DavidN]

A few recent small bird photos.
The Cetti’s Warbler from RSPB Lodmoor (Weymouth) - always nice to get as they are easy to hear, difficult to see and very difficult to see them long enough and in the open to photograph. Fortunately, this one popped up a few metres from me onto a reed and posed nicely.
The Black Redstart is not that common in my area but they had been spotted in Portland Harbour. I spotted this one on the rocks but it few off. Fortunately, about 10 mins later it returned and I managed a few shots.
The Snow Bunting has been reported at Hamworthy beach for a couple of weeks and since I was in the area I thought I’d see if it was still around. It turned out to be one of the most accommodating birds I’ve ever photgraphed. It was easy to find as there were 6 photographers there and the bird was on the beach about 4 metres away and completely unconcerned by photographers, runners, dog walkers etc passing by. If it was always this easy!!

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 6400

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 6400

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 1600