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**dadipentak** · 05-12-2017, 07:04 AM - **3 Likes**

Nothing like a Scarlet Tanager to brighten up a cloudy day

Pentaxians · 05-12-2017, 08:42 AM - **11 Likes**

One of the star bird in my early trip, the Scarlet finch, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is found in the Himalayas from central Nepal eastwards to Vietnam and is found spottily in the adjacent hills of Northeast India and Southeast Asia as far south as Thailand. It is resident in the Himalayas, but many birds winter to the immediate south.

I was lucky to be able to get both of the male and the female shot in March.

**boriscleto** · 05-12-2017, 08:46 AM - **13 Likes**

Had to get out this morning before the clouds roll in...

**swip** · 05-12-2017, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

The osprey shots are super. So is the flicker. I thought it is some kind of woodpecker, at first.
Which lens is this from? Thanks

Thanks for the compliment.
They were all taken with Sigma 500/4.5.

---------- Post added 05-12-17 at 02:27 PM ----------

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

That first osprey seems to be having a bad hair day! Great shots all of them

Thank you. It was a windy day.

Artesian · 05-12-2017, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by gifthorse

Nice owl shots. Owls often use the same nest site for several years so they might not be a once in a lifetime chance. (but keep shooting anyway.)

Yes,
That is what I read. I'm hoping. If I had not thought a bird was crapping on my head I would probably have never known they were there. Lol.

Steve

**swip** · 05-12-2017, 08:39 PM - **12 Likes**

Image of a Least Sandpiper taken two days ago. They are so tiny that when they are standing still, they blend in very well with the background making them difficult to spot until they are spooked and fly off.

RockvilleBob · 05-13-2017, 04:54 AM - **7 Likes**

From an outing earlier this week on Little Assawoman Bay in DE. The Osprey seem to shuttling back and forth building a nest and also fishing. The Osprey will not fish in the bay which is 'enriched' by waste from subdivisions and farms since a hurricane years cut off a major inlet to the Bay. The Osprey fly out to the ocean to fish. The small Porta-Bote w/trolling motor was bobbing up and down so at 600mm it is hard to keep the bird on frame - fairly significant crop.
This one seemed to be calling to its mate - then spotted me and flew off.

Attached Images

**boriscleto** · 05-13-2017, 06:01 PM - **10 Likes**

siva.ss.kumar · 05-13-2017, 11:14 PM

@boriscleto. Fantastic shots

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-14-2017, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

@boriscleto. Fantastic shots

I agree, and particularly like the little yellow throated singer. Great shot.

**boriscleto** · 05-14-2017, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar

@boriscleto. Fantastic shots

Thank you. The weather was terrible but I did what I could...

dane.dawg · 05-14-2017, 09:18 AM - **11 Likes**

The Hummers are back..

siva.ss.kumar · 05-14-2017, 09:29 AM - **9 Likes**

Spot billed Pelican

Some birds in flight.

Greater Flamingo

Terek Sandpipers

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-14-2017, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

The Hummers are back..

Super shot!

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-14-2017, 10:03 AM - **1 Like**

K-3, DA 55-300, TAV, hand held. Cloudy. In the tub, 1/500@f/11, ISO 1600. In the tree, 1/320@f/8, ISO 800.

An American Robin at our bath and in the nearby tree to preen. All cropped from 6016x4000 to 2130x1416

05-12-2017, 08:39 PM - 12 Likes	#25611
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,827	Least Sandpiper Image of a Least Sandpiper taken two days ago. They are so tiny that when they are standing still, they blend in very well with the background making them difficult to spot until they are spooked and fly off.

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Pentaxians Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 733	One of the star bird in my early trip, the Scarlet finch, a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is found in the Himalayas from central Nepal eastwards to Vietnam and is found spottily in the adjacent hills of Northeast India and Southeast Asia as far south as Thailand. It is resident in the Himalayas, but many birds winter to the immediate south. I was lucky to be able to get both of the male and the female shot in March.

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swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,827	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar The osprey shots are super. So is the flicker. I thought it is some kind of woodpecker, at first. Which lens is this from? Thanks Thanks for the compliment. They were all taken with Sigma 500/4.5. ---------- Post added 05-12-17 at 02:27 PM ---------- Originally posted by Canada_Rockies That first osprey seems to be having a bad hair day! Great shots all of them Thank you. It was a windy day.

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Artesian Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 365	Originally posted by gifthorse Nice owl shots. Owls often use the same nest site for several years so they might not be a once in a lifetime chance. (but keep shooting anyway.) Yes, That is what I read. I'm hoping. If I had not thought a bird was crapping on my head I would probably have never known they were there. Lol. Steve

05-13-2017, 04:54 AM - 7 Likes	#25612
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	From an outing earlier this week on Little Assawoman Bay in DE. The Osprey seem to shuttling back and forth building a nest and also fishing. The Osprey will not fish in the bay which is 'enriched' by waste from subdivisions and farms since a hurricane years cut off a major inlet to the Bay. The Osprey fly out to the ocean to fish. The small Porta-Bote w/trolling motor was bobbing up and down so at 600mm it is hard to keep the bird on frame - fairly significant crop. This one seemed to be calling to its mate - then spotted me and flew off. Attached Images

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05-13-2017, 11:14 PM	#25614
siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	@boriscleto. Fantastic shots

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Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar @boriscleto. Fantastic shots I agree, and particularly like the little yellow throated singer. Great shot.

05-14-2017, 07:41 AM	#25616
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by siva.ss.kumar @boriscleto. Fantastic shots Thank you. The weather was terrible but I did what I could...

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siva.ss.kumar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai, India Photos: Albums Posts: 534	Spot billed Pelican Some birds in flight. Greater Flamingo Terek Sandpipers

05-14-2017, 09:46 AM	#25619
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by dane.dawg The Hummers are back.. Super shot!

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