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The Wagtail's Song · **5 Likes**

Wagtail's Song by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**MikeNArk** · 01-23-2022, 10:40 AM

Nice shot with good colors. I half way expected to hear it's song when I opened the post. That lens is good at the long end. Thanks for sharing.

RobG · 01-23-2022, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Nice shot with good colors. I half way expected to hear it's song when I opened the post. That lens is good at the long end. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Mike! I could take the camcorder to the Wetlands; Wagtails are pretty noisy, so I'm sure one would oblige. Some Fantails were making a lot of noise yesterday and I discovered that they were divebombing a raptor.

This photo was almost at minimum focus. He happily sat on the branch and sang.

But yeah, I'm impressed with the DFA 150-450 at any focal length and aperture, at least on APSC!

**Sailor** · 01-23-2022, 06:58 PM

Up close and personal. Masterful job, Rob.

Jer

RobG · 01-23-2022, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Up close and personal. Masterful job, Rob.

Thanks Jer! Fortunately this guy decided to sit and sing while I was almost at minimum focal distance.

brewmaster15 · 01-24-2022, 04:19 AM

Rob, nice head shot! Excellent details! I had a listen to wagtails on you tube.. nice songs.. reminds me of our catbirds.

I also have been amazed by the DFA 150-450 at any focal length.. its pretty darn sharp!
Al

**eaglem** · 01-24-2022, 04:51 AM

The Wagtails seem to be making a big comeback and we see a lot in our area now.

RobG · 01-24-2022, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

Rob, nice head shot! Excellent details! I had a listen to wagtails on you tube.. nice songs.. reminds me of our catbirds.

Thank you! I don't think I've heard a catbird outside Australia and I expect that ours are very different. We have two Catbird species which are related to Bowerbirds. Some think they sound like cats, but they sound like something being strangled to me.

The Wagtail has a pretty call, until some male with too much testosterone insists on calling all night.

Quote:

I also have been amazed by the DFA 150-450 at any focal length.. its pretty darn sharp!

You bet! I love this lens!

---------- Post added 24-01-22 at 11:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

The Wagtails seem to be making a big comeback and we see a lot in our area now.

That's great! Especially because I think you still need a lot of rain over there? The Wagtails in Canberra have been breeding a lot in the last two years - so have all the birds for that matter!

**ToddK** · 01-24-2022, 06:53 AM

A terrific close-up Rob!

RobG · 01-24-2022, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

A terrific close-up Rob!

Thanks Todd! Lucky for me that they're friendly birds (although they only like us for the flies we attract).

**Tonytee** · 01-24-2022, 05:58 PM

One awesome close-up of a very pretty subject. Very nice work.

TT

**angkymac** · 01-24-2022, 06:42 PM

Thanks to that wagtail bird for allowing such a detailed shot, and thanks to you for catching him!
Once again, I want to say that image shows the "character" of the bird--not just a picture.
Angky.

RobG · 01-25-2022, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

One awesome close-up of a very pretty subject. Very nice work.

Thanks Tony!

Originally posted by angkymac

Thanks to that wagtail bird for allowing such a detailed shot, and thanks to you for catching him!
Once again, I want to say that image shows the "character" of the bird--not just a picture.

Thank you! Wagtails are certainly characters. They flutter around, and have a lively song to match!

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01-23-2022, 10:40 AM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,105	Nice shot with good colors. I half way expected to hear it's song when I opened the post. That lens is good at the long end. Thanks for sharing.

01-23-2022, 04:15 PM	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Nice shot with good colors. I half way expected to hear it's song when I opened the post. That lens is good at the long end. Thanks for sharing. Thanks Mike! I could take the camcorder to the Wetlands; Wagtails are pretty noisy, so I'm sure one would oblige. Some Fantails were making a lot of noise yesterday and I discovered that they were divebombing a raptor. This photo was almost at minimum focus. He happily sat on the branch and sang. But yeah, I'm impressed with the DFA 150-450 at any focal length and aperture, at least on APSC!

01-23-2022, 06:58 PM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Up close and personal. Masterful job, Rob. Jer

01-23-2022, 08:27 PM	#5
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Up close and personal. Masterful job, Rob. Thanks Jer! Fortunately this guy decided to sit and sing while I was almost at minimum focal distance.

01-24-2022, 04:19 AM	#6
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Rob, nice head shot! Excellent details! I had a listen to wagtails on you tube.. nice songs.. reminds me of our catbirds. I also have been amazed by the DFA 150-450 at any focal length.. its pretty darn sharp! Al

01-24-2022, 04:51 AM	#7
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,141	The Wagtails seem to be making a big comeback and we see a lot in our area now.

01-24-2022, 05:18 AM	#8
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by brewmaster15 Rob, nice head shot! Excellent details! I had a listen to wagtails on you tube.. nice songs.. reminds me of our catbirds. Thank you! I don't think I've heard a catbird outside Australia and I expect that ours are very different. We have two Catbird species which are related to Bowerbirds. Some think they sound like cats, but they sound like something being strangled to me. The Wagtail has a pretty call, until some male with too much testosterone insists on calling all night. Quote: I also have been amazed by the DFA 150-450 at any focal length.. its pretty darn sharp! You bet! I love this lens! ---------- Post added 24-01-22 at 11:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem The Wagtails seem to be making a big comeback and we see a lot in our area now. That's great! Especially because I think you still need a lot of rain over there? The Wagtails in Canberra have been breeding a lot in the last two years - so have all the birds for that matter!

01-24-2022, 06:53 AM	#9
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	A terrific close-up Rob!

01-24-2022, 05:13 PM	#10
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK A terrific close-up Rob! Thanks Todd! Lucky for me that they're friendly birds (although they only like us for the flies we attract).

01-24-2022, 05:58 PM	#11
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,451	One awesome close-up of a very pretty subject. Very nice work. TT

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01-24-2022, 06:42 PM	#12
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,962	Thanks to that wagtail bird for allowing such a detailed shot, and thanks to you for catching him! Once again, I want to say that image shows the "character" of the bird--not just a picture. Angky.

01-25-2022, 11:38 PM	#13
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,888 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee One awesome close-up of a very pretty subject. Very nice work. Thanks Tony! Originally posted by angkymac Thanks to that wagtail bird for allowing such a detailed shot, and thanks to you for catching him! Once again, I want to say that image shows the "character" of the bird--not just a picture. Thank you! Wagtails are certainly characters. They flutter around, and have a lively song to match!