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couple Birds with sigma 120-400 & K-3 · **1 Like**

Picked Up a Used Sigma 120-400 F/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM Lens that was rated a 9 from B&H. To my surprise, it Looks brand new with no signs of use.These where just some quick shots from my yard Cropped by other wise SOOC in Natural Mode + 1 sharpening + 1 contrast + 1 saturation

1. European Starling

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**boriscleto** · 05-04-2015, 11:46 AM - **1 Like**

Nice pictures. But probably my least favorite birds.

DarkShadow · 05-04-2015, 11:51 AM

Thanks and Yes I have herd they are a nuisance and cause damage if thats what you mean.

Stavri · 05-04-2015, 11:53 AM

Great set, congrats on your purchase, in your hands looks like a very capable combo

**boriscleto** · 05-04-2015, 11:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DarkShadow

Thanks and Yes I have herd they are a nuisance and cause damage if thats what you mean.

If by nuisance and damage you mean stealing the nesting sites of native birds, yes.

DarkShadow · 05-04-2015, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

Great set, congrats on your purchase, in your hands looks like a very capable combo

Thank You

slowpez · 05-04-2015, 01:25 PM

Looks like you are really going to enjoy the new to you lens.

DarkShadow · 05-04-2015, 01:40 PM

Thanks.I am glad I got a battery grip,that gives it a good balance.

Pentigor · 05-05-2015, 09:42 AM

Very nice shots!
Those birds are not native to your country?

Igor

Stavri · 05-05-2015, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

If by nuisance and damage you mean stealing the nesting sites of native birds, yes.

I believe your gripe is with the birds not the shooter my friend

**csa** · 05-05-2015, 09:58 AM

Those are great shots! Very nice detail! I might consider looking for one of these. It would replace 2 of my lenses!

**boriscleto** · 05-05-2015, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Pentigor

Very nice shots!
Those birds are not native to your country?

Igor

No. The Starling and House Sparrow were both introduced. The Starling around 1890, the House Sparrow in 1851. They will evict Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, and Purple Martins from their nest holes. Those happen to be some of my favorite birds...

DarkShadow · 05-05-2015, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone.

ChristianRock · 05-05-2015, 01:04 PM

The birds may be bad but the pictures are good

DarkShadow · 05-05-2015, 01:13 PM

Thanks.

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05-04-2015, 11:46 AM - 1 Like	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Nice pictures. But probably my least favorite birds.

05-04-2015, 11:51 AM	#3
DarkShadow Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: CT Posts: 131 Original Poster	Thanks and Yes I have herd they are a nuisance and cause damage if thats what you mean.

05-04-2015, 11:53 AM	#4
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Great set, congrats on your purchase, in your hands looks like a very capable combo

05-04-2015, 11:53 AM - 1 Like	#5
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by DarkShadow Thanks and Yes I have herd they are a nuisance and cause damage if thats what you mean. If by nuisance and damage you mean stealing the nesting sites of native birds, yes.

05-04-2015, 12:22 PM	#6
DarkShadow Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: CT Posts: 131 Original Poster	Originally posted by Stavri Great set, congrats on your purchase, in your hands looks like a very capable combo Thank You

05-04-2015, 01:25 PM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Looks like you are really going to enjoy the new to you lens.

05-04-2015, 01:40 PM	#8
DarkShadow Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: CT Posts: 131 Original Poster	Thanks.I am glad I got a battery grip,that gives it a good balance.

05-05-2015, 09:42 AM	#9
Pentigor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 305	Very nice shots! Those birds are not native to your country? Igor

05-05-2015, 09:45 AM	#10
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by boriscleto If by nuisance and damage you mean stealing the nesting sites of native birds, yes. I believe your gripe is with the birds not the shooter my friend

05-05-2015, 09:58 AM	#11
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Those are great shots! Very nice detail! I might consider looking for one of these. It would replace 2 of my lenses!

05-05-2015, 10:01 AM	#12
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by Pentigor Very nice shots! Those birds are not native to your country? Igor No. The Starling and House Sparrow were both introduced. The Starling around 1890, the House Sparrow in 1851. They will evict Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, and Purple Martins from their nest holes. Those happen to be some of my favorite birds...

05-05-2015, 11:41 AM	#13
DarkShadow Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: CT Posts: 131 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments everyone.

05-05-2015, 01:04 PM	#14
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	The birds may be bad but the pictures are good

05-05-2015, 01:13 PM	#15
DarkShadow Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: CT Posts: 131 Original Poster	Thanks.

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