300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

**Weevil** · 03-06-2016, 05:17 PM - **8 Likes**

Nice day today ! Great shots Jacamar/Marcu and Boriscleto!

Got a couple good shots today too...

Golden eye in flight... while hidden under my LensHide
FA*250-600 @600mm f7.1, 1/1250, iso800

Garrot à œil d'or / Common Goldeneye [Bucephala clangula] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr

---------- Post added 2016-03-06 at 19:37 ----------

Another good one !
f6.3, 1/6000s, ISO640

Garrot à œil d'or / Common Goldeneye [Bucephala clangula] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr

**WPRESTO** · 03-06-2016, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

After four unsuccessful attempts we finally tracked down the Harlequin Duck at a waterfront park today. It's a Western bird and doesn't show up here very often.

Harlequin ducks also go at least as far East of you as Iceland. We saw a fair number there. They seem to like somewhat turbulent water and tended to be a little far away from shore.

micromacro · 03-06-2016, 06:32 PM - **7 Likes**

Close ups from today

**jacamar** · 03-06-2016, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Harlequin ducks also go at least as far East of you as Iceland. We saw a fair number there. They seem to like somewhat turbulent water and tended to be a little far away from shore.

I've previously seen them in Alberta and on the Inside Passage, British Columbia. There are some Harlequins breeding in Labrador as well but they are rare around the Great Lakes.

**boriscleto** · 03-06-2016, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

I've previously seen them in Alberta and on the Inside Passage, British Columbia. There are some Harlequins breeding in Labrador as well but they are rare around the Great Lakes.

They get them in the Niagara gorge. But they are mainly a sea duck in winter. We had one last winter in Oswego harbor, and the year before that too, but none this year.

derekkite · 03-06-2016, 08:33 PM

We have them breeding in the fast moving mountain streams in BC. A real treat to see.

lukulele · 03-07-2016, 08:22 AM - **4 Likes**

Sunday Big Talkers looking for a platform…….A/400

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pete-tarmigan · 03-07-2016, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Harlequin ducks also go at least as far East of you as Iceland. We saw a fair number there. They seem to like somewhat turbulent water and tended to be a little far away from shore.

There is a big gap in the breeding range between the Western Cordillera population and the eastern population in Baffin Island/Labrador/Quebec/Iceland. His Ontario bird could be from the eastern population.

---------- Post added 7th Mar 2016 at 12:14 ----------

Originally posted by jacamar

The others are Long-tailed Duck, Red-necked Grebe and Greater Scaup (hard to tell from Lesser but I think that's right)

The black "nail" on the tip of the bill looks a bit small for a Greater Scaup.

---------- Post added 7th Mar 2016 at 12:17 ----------

Originally posted by jacamar

After four unsuccessful attempts we finally tracked down the Harlequin Duck at a waterfront park today. It's a Western bird and doesn't show up here very often.

Your bird is more likely to be from the eastern breeding population (Baffin Island, Labrador, Quebec).

micromacro · 03-07-2016, 08:52 AM - **8 Likes**

DA*300mm as usual.
Small place with contrast shadows and speedy guys

**jacamar** · 03-07-2016, 09:38 AM

Quote: The black "nail" on the tip of the bill looks a bit small for a Greater Scaup

I thought the "nail" was a good match for the one shown for the Greater Scaup in the Sibley Guide.

**acoufap** · 03-07-2016, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by micromacro

Close ups from today

Nice splash!

Ducatigaz · 03-07-2016, 11:28 AM - **13 Likes**

This is a Yellowhammer on the edge of a puddle unfortunately there was a stone near the surface of the puddle where the bird decided to go for a drink so It's kinda messed up the reflection.
K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED [IF]/Kirk window mount.

pete-tarmigan · 03-07-2016, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

Quote: The black "nail" on the tip of the bill looks a bit small for a Greater Scaup

I thought the "nail" was a good match for the one shown for the Greater Scaup in the Sibley Guide.

It is hard to tell from that angle.

micromacro · 03-07-2016, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

This is a Yellowhammer on the edge of a puddle unfortunately there was a stone near the surface of the puddle where the bird decided to go for a drink so It's kinda messed up the reflection.

Amazing colors, and complimentary too! Excellent.

normhead · 03-07-2016, 02:15 PM - **4 Likes**

I haven't been here for a while, I've been shooting with shorter lenses. I don't mind sneaking with the 60-250, but the 70-210 and Tamron 90 are a bit short.

Today with the K-3 Sigma, 70-300 @300mm. I was close enough to be in macro range for many images, and I had lots of misses due to too narrow DoF.

1000 ISO ƒ7.1, AV

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03-06-2016, 05:17 PM - 8 Likes	#20146
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Nice day today ! Great shots Jacamar/Marcu and Boriscleto! Got a couple good shots today too... Golden eye in flight... while hidden under my LensHide FA*250-600 @600mm f7.1, 1/1250, iso800 Garrot à œil d'or / Common Goldeneye [Bucephala clangula] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr ---------- Post added 2016-03-06 at 19:37 ---------- Another good one ! f6.3, 1/6000s, ISO640 Garrot à œil d'or / Common Goldeneye [Bucephala clangula] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr

03-06-2016, 05:59 PM	#20147
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by jacamar After four unsuccessful attempts we finally tracked down the Harlequin Duck at a waterfront park today. It's a Western bird and doesn't show up here very often. Harlequin ducks also go at least as far East of you as Iceland. We saw a fair number there. They seem to like somewhat turbulent water and tended to be a little far away from shore.

03-06-2016, 07:58 PM	#20149
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by WPRESTO Harlequin ducks also go at least as far East of you as Iceland. We saw a fair number there. They seem to like somewhat turbulent water and tended to be a little far away from shore. I've previously seen them in Alberta and on the Inside Passage, British Columbia. There are some Harlequins breeding in Labrador as well but they are rare around the Great Lakes.

03-06-2016, 08:26 PM	#20150
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by jacamar I've previously seen them in Alberta and on the Inside Passage, British Columbia. There are some Harlequins breeding in Labrador as well but they are rare around the Great Lakes. They get them in the Niagara gorge. But they are mainly a sea duck in winter. We had one last winter in Oswego harbor, and the year before that too, but none this year.

03-06-2016, 08:33 PM	#20151
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	We have them breeding in the fast moving mountain streams in BC. A real treat to see.

03-07-2016, 08:42 AM	#20153
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by WPRESTO Harlequin ducks also go at least as far East of you as Iceland. We saw a fair number there. They seem to like somewhat turbulent water and tended to be a little far away from shore. There is a big gap in the breeding range between the Western Cordillera population and the eastern population in Baffin Island/Labrador/Quebec/Iceland. His Ontario bird could be from the eastern population. ---------- Post added 7th Mar 2016 at 12:14 ---------- Originally posted by jacamar The others are Long-tailed Duck, Red-necked Grebe and Greater Scaup (hard to tell from Lesser but I think that's right) The black "nail" on the tip of the bill looks a bit small for a Greater Scaup. ---------- Post added 7th Mar 2016 at 12:17 ---------- Originally posted by jacamar After four unsuccessful attempts we finally tracked down the Harlequin Duck at a waterfront park today. It's a Western bird and doesn't show up here very often. Your bird is more likely to be from the eastern breeding population (Baffin Island, Labrador, Quebec).

03-07-2016, 09:38 AM	#20155
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Quote: The black "nail" on the tip of the bill looks a bit small for a Greater Scaup I thought the "nail" was a good match for the one shown for the Greater Scaup in the Sibley Guide.

03-07-2016, 10:23 AM	#20156
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	Originally posted by micromacro Close ups from today Nice splash!

03-07-2016, 11:28 AM - 13 Likes	#20157
Ducatigaz Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Blunsdon,Wiltshire, UK Posts: 1,501	This is a Yellowhammer on the edge of a puddle unfortunately there was a stone near the surface of the puddle where the bird decided to go for a drink so It's kinda messed up the reflection. K-5/FA*600mm f4 ED [IF]/Kirk window mount.

03-07-2016, 11:33 AM	#20158
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by jacamar Quote: The black "nail" on the tip of the bill looks a bit small for a Greater Scaup I thought the "nail" was a good match for the one shown for the Greater Scaup in the Sibley Guide. It is hard to tell from that angle.

03-07-2016, 01:38 PM	#20159
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Originally posted by Ducatigaz This is a Yellowhammer on the edge of a puddle unfortunately there was a stone near the surface of the puddle where the bird decided to go for a drink so It's kinda messed up the reflection. Amazing colors, and complimentary too! Excellent.

03-07-2016, 02:15 PM - 4 Likes	#20160
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I haven't been here for a while, I've been shooting with shorter lenses. I don't mind sneaking with the 60-250, but the 70-210 and Tamron 90 are a bit short. Today with the K-3 Sigma, 70-300 @300mm. I was close enough to be in macro range for many images, and I had lots of misses due to too narrow DoF. 1000 ISO ƒ7.1, AV

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