Birds Birds in Flight Thread - Post Your Shots Here

[spudhead]

Geese are such mundane subjects, I'm always pleasantly surprised when someone can post an image of one worth looking at. This is top-drawer!

Thankyou Tim I honestly wish I didn`t have so many un edited images I really need to find a way to work smarter and cull better

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Flamboyance Flyby of Flamingo - Image captured in Pine Isand Florida on February 9, 2024 with a Sony Alpha 1

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 640

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Flamingo Flyby- This lone Flamingo decided to circle the sandbar. This is only three of about 20 images that I captured. I have never been this close to a wild Flamingo , I was so close it completely filled the viewfinder. Images taken in Pine Island, FL USA. February 9, 2024 Camera: Sony Alpha

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 500

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Flamingo Flyby- This lone Flamingo decided to circle the sandbar. This is only 1

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 500

of about 20 images that I captured. I have never been this close to a wild Flamingo , I was so close it completely filled the viewfinder. Images taken in Pine Island, FL USA. February 9, 2024 Camera: Sony Alpha

 

[dcisive]

From the other day Heron's hanging out at their nests

• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 594.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 400

• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 594.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 400

 

[spudhead]

cormorant from recently

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

American White Pelican -Realestate or should one say landing space is getting tough to find. One of the largest birds. The wingspan of the American White Pelican is approximately 9.5 feet, and their weight can vary, but they typically weigh around 9 to 12 pounds. Image captured on February 9, 2024 in SW Florida. Camera: Sony Alpha 1

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 160

 

[etiennescamera]

Marabou storks are undoubtedly the ugliest birds in all of creation, yet they manage to be quit elegant in flight...

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 5000

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 8000

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Burrowing Owl - I've photographed lots of Burrowing Owls, but none have flown this low to the ground at the launch. Image Captured in SW Florida February 15, 2024 Sony a9iii

• ILCE-9M3
• FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 500

 

[Williams359]

My longest lens is the 70-200 so not easy especially the small birds

• ILCE-1
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 6400

• ILCE-1
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-1
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 194.0 mm
• ƒ/3.2
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[spudhead]

swan on a very dull day, late edit from 23

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

 

[Williams359]

I have just ordered the 2x to go on my 70-200 f2.8 MKII to give me a little more reach. I hear conflicting reports on the 2x but many say the 70-200 f2.8 MKII is one zoom lens it works well on. As the photos are only for fun and not work I thought it is worth a try. The small birds are so hard to capture, im glad my success rate is higher at my weddings

• ILCE-1
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 6400

 

[EdHarrison]

Cormorants.

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 2500

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[Phil Vetra]

Western Sandpipers

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/13
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 8000

• ILCE-1
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/13
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Bald Eagle - delivering fresh bedding to the nest. Who needs Amazon when you have talons. Images taken in SW Florida on Feb 19, 2024 Camera: Sony Alpha 1.

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 320

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Bald Eagle - he wasn't looking at me! Image taken in SW Florida USA February 19, 2024 Camera: Sony Alpha 1 + FE 600mm f4 GM

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 320

 

[Williams359]

Went out yesterday to try my new 2 times on the 70-200gm mkii . I seemed to wok well on these birds which are not the most challenging but I was happy with the results

• ILCE-1
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 2X Teleconverter
• 400.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1250

• ILCE-1
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 2X Teleconverter
• 318.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-1
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 2X Teleconverter
• 264.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 1600

• ILCE-1
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 2X Teleconverter
• 382.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/3200 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[Williams359]

Cormorants.

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I find it fascinating to see cormorants your side of the pond at the same time I'm photographing them here in the UK. If I'm totally honest, I would prefer it for you to send us some nice eagles instead. Apparently, the house sparrow is the most widely spread bird in the world.

 

[NatureBoyOhio]

Great Blue Heron

 

[spudhead]

raven over water

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 640

 

[Williams359]

swan on a very dull day, late edit from 23View attachment 55789

It's the best time of year to get these shots with the parents chasing off last years young, nice shot

 

[spudhead]

It's the best time of year to get these shots with the parents chasing off last years young, nice shot

Thanks for comment

 

[spudhead]

That's a nice shot!

Thanks Tim

 

[spudhead]

swans caught me off guard 200-600 +1.4 they came out of nowhere so I am not sure theyare as sharp as they could be

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) + 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC)
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 640

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) + 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC)
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) + 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC)
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[spudhead]

Cormorant from S

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) + 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC)
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-1
• Sony FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) + 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC)
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1000

aturday

 

[RogerSmith]

Backyard BIF photohraphy

• ILCE-1
• FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/5000 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[Clide]

Backyard BIF photohraphy
View attachment 56193

That is a beautiful!

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Not the greatest light on the day, but some Short Eared Owls having a chase was a nice sight at St Benets.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 430.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 6400

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 430.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 8000

 

[spudhead]

very nice

 

[TheFloridaShooter]

Pair of Mottled Ducks - Eye level though the swamp. 5 consecutive shots within a wink of an eye. Images Captured in Central Florida. March 1, 2024 Camera: Sony Alpha 1 + FE 600mm f/4 GM

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 5000

• ILCE-1
• FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 5000