300mm plus Lens Club: discuss your long lenses

normhead · 05-15-2016, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

It's always worth going - often the birds are in "pockets" rather than spread across wide areas. Plan to spend 2 or three days (or more) to improve your chances - those eye-level shots of warblers are much harder to get at other times of the year.

Which is why I don't have any.

**boriscleto** · 05-15-2016, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

We were lucky enough to catch the last hour or so of a major migrant warbler "fallout" at Point Pelee (north shore of Lake Erie) last week. We were told that earlier there had been as many as ten birds in one small bush - we had to be satisfied with several in view at any one time!

Male Chestnut-sided Warbler

Female Chestnut-sided Warbler

Male Blackburnian Warbler

Male Cape May Warbler

Female Northern Parula

Blue-headed Vireo (not a warbler)

My cousin went to Orleans County today to find warblers. They had all left...they had been there yesterday...

I was probably lucky to find as many migrants as I did this week on the south shore on Lake Ontario.

UserAccessDenied · 05-15-2016, 01:18 PM - **3 Likes**

4am drive out to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge was well worth it this morning!

The Delmarva Fox Squirrel was removed from the endangered list in November, 2015.
Though they are still extremely rare and elusive...
Been trying to get a decent shot of one for months; this guy was stuffing his face and didn't mind me getting close to him.
Shot with K-3ii + DA*300

**jacamar** · 05-15-2016, 01:28 PM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

hmmmmm... that's not what i hoped to hear... am I allowed to shoot the messenger?

Just in case you did decide to shoot the messenger, I thought I had better post these before you get here! (from both Pelee and Rondeau parks)

Yellow Warbler

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Magnolia Warbler (male)

American Redstart (male)

Prothonotary Warbler (male)

Black-and White Warbler (female)

**csa** · 05-15-2016, 01:33 PM - **1 Like**

Been raining all day, but bird activity continues!

K3, Pentax 55-300 plus Tamron 1.4 TC; thru a window.

RockvilleBob · 05-15-2016, 01:38 PM - **3 Likes**

Plumping up to become a good fox dinner - Bombay Hook - K3 with Sigma 500 4.5

**marcusBMG** · 05-15-2016, 03:30 PM

I normally see the moorhens chugging around on the lagoon. This one momentarily popped out of the reeds, allowing me to snatch a few shots. Samsung NX20, novoflex 400mm f8.

Last edited by marcusBMG; 05-16-2016 at 05:56 AM.

**swip** · 05-15-2016, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

We were lucky enough to catch the last hour or so of a major migrant warbler "fallout" at Point Pelee (north shore of Lake Erie) last week. We were told that earlier there had been as many as ten birds in one small bush - we had to be satisfied with several in view at any one time!

Great set and great photos!

Rupert · 05-15-2016, 05:34 PM - **6 Likes**

What great shots here as usual.....the birds and other wildlife is just terrific!

I'm still testing out my K1...today I tried the SR and found it wonderful!

1/50 @ 500mm handheld.....his tail moved a little!

1/50 @ 500mm handheld

1/25 at 450 mm handheld

Mostly thrilled that my Bigma now focus fast as a Jackrabbit! I would have never gotten these before the K1. The Bigma would need to hunt forever like an old blind hound to get these fast moving jittery birds together.

Shooting has never been more fun for me!

I did give up being a Pro because I missed my old Farm Pants and Farm Boots...as well as my old straw hat! But if I was gonna be a Pro, it would be with the K1!

Regards!

**dadipentak** · 05-15-2016, 05:56 PM - **6 Likes**

Serious crop (to 3MP) from the K-3, HD 1.4X & FA*300/2.8:

Also this mystery warbler that's been hanging around: not so serious crop but ISO 2000.

**luftfluss** · 05-15-2016, 06:03 PM - **5 Likes**

Damn, Rupert, that is massively impressive performance!

Due to the exceptionally mild winter we experienced here in northern NJ, some of the younger squirrels developed a fungal skin condition which results in itchy bald patches. It usually does not pose a serious health concern and clears up after a month or so.

All shots K-5 II + A400/5.6

Itchy squirrel on a drizzly day.

Happy squirrel feasting at sundown

Watchful woodchuck, poised to flee

This woodchuck lives at a local park and while not domesticated is at least a bit habituated to humans. I sat on a hill and waited for him to pop up. Fairly heavy crop.
Once again, a drizzly day.

normhead · 05-15-2016, 06:32 PM

I think you're out doing me with your A-400. If there was an A-400 crown, I'd mail it to you.

**jacamar** · 05-15-2016, 06:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

Also this mystery warbler that's been hanging around: not so serious crop but ISO 2000.

Female American Redstart? If so it will be very mobile, opening its wings and flicking its tail.

UserAccessDenied · 05-15-2016, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

What great shots here as usual.....the birds and other wildlife is just terrific!

I'm still testing out my K1...today I tried the SR and found it wonderful!

1/50 @ 500mm handheld.....his tail moved a little!

1/50 @ 500mm handheld

1/25 at 450 mm handheld

Mostly thrilled that my Bigma now focus fast as a Jackrabbit! I would have never gotten these before the K1. The Bigma would need to hunt forever like an old blind hound to get these fast moving jittery birds together.

Shooting has never been more fun for me!

I did give up being a Pro because I missed my old Farm Pants and Farm Boots...as well as my old straw hat! But if I was gonna be a Pro, it would be with the K1!

Regards!

Wow... 1/25 over 400mm?!
I will need to rethink this whole "never buying a K-1" talk...
By the way, I'm thoroughly enjoying watching your file names increase. Looks like you're into the 400s now! Nice shooting!
Hope that Bigma is still treating you well!

**boriscleto** · 05-15-2016, 07:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

Serious crop (to 3MP) from the K-3, HD 1.4X & FA*300/2.8:

Also this mystery warbler that's been hanging around: not so serious crop but ISO 2000.

Originally posted by jacamar

Female American Redstart? If so it will be very mobile, opening its wings and flicking its tail.

Definitely a female Redstart.

05-15-2016, 12:58 PM	#21512
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by jacamar We were lucky enough to catch the last hour or so of a major migrant warbler "fallout" at Point Pelee (north shore of Lake Erie) last week. We were told that earlier there had been as many as ten birds in one small bush - we had to be satisfied with several in view at any one time! Male Chestnut-sided Warbler Female Chestnut-sided Warbler Male Blackburnian Warbler Male Cape May Warbler Female Northern Parula Blue-headed Vireo (not a warbler) My cousin went to Orleans County today to find warblers. They had all left...they had been there yesterday... I was probably lucky to find as many migrants as I did this week on the south shore on Lake Ontario. Last edited by boriscleto; 05-15-2016 at 01:05 PM.

05-15-2016, 01:38 PM - 3 Likes	#21516
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Plumping up to become a good fox dinner - Bombay Hook - K3 with Sigma 500 4.5 Attached Images

05-15-2016, 06:03 PM - 5 Likes	#21521
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Damn, Rupert, that is massively impressive performance! Due to the exceptionally mild winter we experienced here in northern NJ, some of the younger squirrels developed a fungal skin condition which results in itchy bald patches. It usually does not pose a serious health concern and clears up after a month or so. All shots K-5 II + A400/5.6 Itchy squirrel on a drizzly day. Happy squirrel feasting at sundown Watchful woodchuck, poised to flee This woodchuck lives at a local park and while not domesticated is at least a bit habituated to humans. I sat on a hill and waited for him to pop up. Fairly heavy crop. Once again, a drizzly day. Last edited by luftfluss; 05-15-2016 at 08:23 PM.

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05-15-2016, 12:06 PM	#21511
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by jacamar It's always worth going - often the birds are in "pockets" rather than spread across wide areas. Plan to spend 2 or three days (or more) to improve your chances - those eye-level shots of warblers are much harder to get at other times of the year. Which is why I don't have any.

05-15-2016, 01:18 PM - 3 Likes	#21513
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	4am drive out to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge was well worth it this morning! The Delmarva Fox Squirrel was removed from the endangered list in November, 2015. Though they are still extremely rare and elusive... Been trying to get a decent shot of one for months; this guy was stuffing his face and didn't mind me getting close to him. Shot with K-3ii + DA*300

05-15-2016, 01:28 PM - 8 Likes	#21514
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by normhead hmmmmm... that's not what i hoped to hear... am I allowed to shoot the messenger? Just in case you did decide to shoot the messenger, I thought I had better post these before you get here! (from both Pelee and Rondeau parks) Yellow Warbler Rose-breasted Grosbeak Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Magnolia Warbler (male) American Redstart (male) Prothonotary Warbler (male) Black-and White Warbler (female)

05-15-2016, 03:30 PM	#21517
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,869	I normally see the moorhens chugging around on the lagoon. This one momentarily popped out of the reeds, allowing me to snatch a few shots. Samsung NX20, novoflex 400mm f8. Last edited by marcusBMG; 05-16-2016 at 05:56 AM.

05-15-2016, 04:29 PM	#21518
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by jacamar We were lucky enough to catch the last hour or so of a major migrant warbler "fallout" at Point Pelee (north shore of Lake Erie) last week. We were told that earlier there had been as many as ten birds in one small bush - we had to be satisfied with several in view at any one time! Great set and great photos!

05-15-2016, 05:34 PM - 6 Likes	#21519
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	What great shots here as usual.....the birds and other wildlife is just terrific! I'm still testing out my K1...today I tried the SR and found it wonderful! 1/50 @ 500mm handheld.....his tail moved a little! 1/50 @ 500mm handheld 1/25 at 450 mm handheld Mostly thrilled that my Bigma now focus fast as a Jackrabbit! I would have never gotten these before the K1. The Bigma would need to hunt forever like an old blind hound to get these fast moving jittery birds together. Shooting has never been more fun for me! I did give up being a Pro because I missed my old Farm Pants and Farm Boots...as well as my old straw hat! But if I was gonna be a Pro, it would be with the K1! Regards!

05-15-2016, 05:56 PM - 6 Likes	#21520
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Serious crop (to 3MP) from the K-3, HD 1.4X & FA*300/2.8: Also this mystery warbler that's been hanging around: not so serious crop but ISO 2000.

05-15-2016, 06:32 PM	#21522
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I think you're out doing me with your A-400. If there was an A-400 crown, I'd mail it to you.

05-15-2016, 06:52 PM - 1 Like	#21523
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by dadipentak Also this mystery warbler that's been hanging around: not so serious crop but ISO 2000. Female American Redstart? If so it will be very mobile, opening its wings and flicking its tail.

05-15-2016, 07:16 PM	#21524
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	Originally posted by Rupert What great shots here as usual.....the birds and other wildlife is just terrific! I'm still testing out my K1...today I tried the SR and found it wonderful! 1/50 @ 500mm handheld.....his tail moved a little! 1/50 @ 500mm handheld 1/25 at 450 mm handheld Mostly thrilled that my Bigma now focus fast as a Jackrabbit! I would have never gotten these before the K1. The Bigma would need to hunt forever like an old blind hound to get these fast moving jittery birds together. Shooting has never been more fun for me! I did give up being a Pro because I missed my old Farm Pants and Farm Boots...as well as my old straw hat! But if I was gonna be a Pro, it would be with the K1! Regards! Wow... 1/25 over 400mm?! I will need to rethink this whole "never buying a K-1" talk... By the way, I'm thoroughly enjoying watching your file names increase. Looks like you're into the 400s now! Nice shooting! Hope that Bigma is still treating you well!

05-15-2016, 07:44 PM - 1 Like	#21525
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by dadipentak Serious crop (to 3MP) from the K-3, HD 1.4X & FA*300/2.8: Also this mystery warbler that's been hanging around: not so serious crop but ISO 2000. Originally posted by jacamar Female American Redstart? If so it will be very mobile, opening its wings and flicking its tail. Definitely a female Redstart.