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RollsUp · 01-11-2012, 09:16 PM

Horned Puffin

rob1234 · 01-15-2012, 03:48 PM - **1 Like**

Like a sheepy version of the Windows XP background...

K10D, Sigma 10-20mm, 10mm, f/11

Windows XP background, by Microsoft!

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-16-2012, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by rob1234

Like a sheepy version of the Windows XP background...

Great composition without the Windows reference!

Went to a couple of wildlife spots yesterday, as I was driving by one marshy area I saw a couple Bald Eagles sitting on the ice, I turned around and parked, slowly walking towards them, there is a man made dike separating two parts of the marsh so I started out slowly, didn't get the greatest shots of the eagles, one took off, the other waited a couple of minutes and took off. Very close to the eagles were a group of American Coots, one male Mallard, and another duck, possibly a female scoter. Everthing was frozen except the little spot by the bank they were keeping open. As I got closer, a Northern Harrier (or Marsh Hawk) flew out of the grasses at the edge of the water, then another hawk, and then another. Apparently the hawks and eagles were waiting for a coot to stray away from the safety of the flock. I continued walking by and around on the dike. It was about two miles around so I was able to sneak up a little and see that the Harriers were stalking the coots again, at this time another group of Coots came around a corner of reeds walking toward the open ice, wheather they were afraid of me or saw the Hawks, they started to fly and joined the other Coots.

**paulh** · 01-16-2012, 07:37 AM

Great set of shots, Tom -

**baro-nite** · 01-16-2012, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Great set of shots, Tom

+1! I especially like the pair of Marsh Hawks -- I'll always call them that, old-fashioned coot that I am. Speaking of coots, they say comedy is hard, but that's not true for coots! Both those shots are really funny.

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-16-2012, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Great set of shots, Tom -

Thanks Paul, wish they were a little sharper, I think I was a little shaky, ground not firm, wearing gloves and all.

Originally posted by baro-nite

+1! I especially like the pair of Marsh Hawks -- I'll always call them that, old-fashioned coot that I am. Speaking of coots, they say comedy is hard, but that's not true for coots! Both those shots are really funny.

Thanks, Watching those coots run and take off was hilarious, they look so uncoordinated.

wolfiegirl · 01-16-2012, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Went to a couple of wildlife spots yesterday ... Apparently the hawks and eagles were waiting for a coot to stray away from the safety of the flock. I continued walking by and around on the dike. It was about two miles around so I was able to sneak up a little and see that the Harriers were stalking the coots again, at this time another group of Coots came around a corner of reeds walking toward the open ice, wheather they were afraid of me or saw the Hawks, they started to fly and joined the other Coots.

That last one's my favourite ramsbuckeye! Great story of how you got the shots! I need to go out bird shooting again. Now that I'm back at work there isn't enough time in the mornings to go stalking birdies, and in the evenings I'm not having half as much luck capturing them.

borno · 01-16-2012, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by RollsUp

Horned Puffin

I love the Puffin RollsUp!

hangman43 · 01-16-2012, 07:00 PM

wolfiegirl · 01-17-2012, 04:22 PM

And for something a little different that I'm sure all the birds on this thread will love...

What looks suspiciously to me like a bug orgy. *shudder*

kx, tamron 60-300 23a, @ 250mm wide open (i think). click on image for exif data

**dadipentak** · 01-17-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

What looks suspiciously to me like a bug orgy. *shudder*

Ewww!

wolfiegirl · 01-17-2012, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Ewww!

yeah i know. i've seen a few of these around the place and always make sure i stand well back when i shoot.

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-18-2012, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

That last one's my favourite ramsbuckeye! Great story of how you got the shots! I need to go out bird shooting again. Now that I'm back at work there isn't enough time in the mornings to go stalking birdies, and in the evenings I'm not having half as much luck capturing them.

Thanks wolfiegirl! I had to do this on the weekend, it's Winter here and dark on the way to work, not much light after.

By the way, I think hangman's birds is eyeing your worms!

wolfiegirl · 01-18-2012, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

By the way, I think hangman's birds is eyeing your worms!

yeah! i realised that after i'd posted the piccie up! pretty neat eh? i mean.. umm, that's why i posted it up then! uhuh!

JohnBee · 01-18-2012, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by Bud

Coachwhip Snake - Tucson, Arizona

Blanchard's Cricket Frog - Germantown, Ohio

Shenandoah National Forest, VA

Magnificent Hummingbird - SE Arizona

I really like the deer photo!

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01-11-2012, 09:16 PM	#406
RollsUp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AK USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,766	Horned Puffin

01-15-2012, 03:48 PM - 1 Like	#407
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Like a sheepy version of the Windows XP background... K10D, Sigma 10-20mm, 10mm, f/11 Windows XP background, by Microsoft!

01-16-2012, 07:04 AM	#408
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Originally posted by rob1234 Like a sheepy version of the Windows XP background... Great composition without the Windows reference! Went to a couple of wildlife spots yesterday, as I was driving by one marshy area I saw a couple Bald Eagles sitting on the ice, I turned around and parked, slowly walking towards them, there is a man made dike separating two parts of the marsh so I started out slowly, didn't get the greatest shots of the eagles, one took off, the other waited a couple of minutes and took off. Very close to the eagles were a group of American Coots, one male Mallard, and another duck, possibly a female scoter. Everthing was frozen except the little spot by the bank they were keeping open. As I got closer, a Northern Harrier (or Marsh Hawk) flew out of the grasses at the edge of the water, then another hawk, and then another. Apparently the hawks and eagles were waiting for a coot to stray away from the safety of the flock. I continued walking by and around on the dike. It was about two miles around so I was able to sneak up a little and see that the Harriers were stalking the coots again, at this time another group of Coots came around a corner of reeds walking toward the open ice, wheather they were afraid of me or saw the Hawks, they started to fly and joined the other Coots.

01-16-2012, 07:37 AM	#409
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Great set of shots, Tom -

01-16-2012, 07:43 AM	#410
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by paulh Great set of shots, Tom +1! I especially like the pair of Marsh Hawks -- I'll always call them that, old-fashioned coot that I am. Speaking of coots, they say comedy is hard, but that's not true for coots! Both those shots are really funny.

01-16-2012, 10:24 AM	#411
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Originally posted by paulh Great set of shots, Tom - Thanks Paul, wish they were a little sharper, I think I was a little shaky, ground not firm, wearing gloves and all. Originally posted by baro-nite +1! I especially like the pair of Marsh Hawks -- I'll always call them that, old-fashioned coot that I am. Speaking of coots, they say comedy is hard, but that's not true for coots! Both those shots are really funny. Thanks, Watching those coots run and take off was hilarious, they look so uncoordinated.

01-16-2012, 04:05 PM	#412
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Went to a couple of wildlife spots yesterday ... Apparently the hawks and eagles were waiting for a coot to stray away from the safety of the flock. I continued walking by and around on the dike. It was about two miles around so I was able to sneak up a little and see that the Harriers were stalking the coots again, at this time another group of Coots came around a corner of reeds walking toward the open ice, wheather they were afraid of me or saw the Hawks, they started to fly and joined the other Coots. That last one's my favourite ramsbuckeye! Great story of how you got the shots! I need to go out bird shooting again. Now that I'm back at work there isn't enough time in the mornings to go stalking birdies, and in the evenings I'm not having half as much luck capturing them.

01-16-2012, 05:38 PM	#413
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Originally posted by RollsUp Horned Puffin I love the Puffin RollsUp!

01-16-2012, 07:00 PM	#414
hangman43 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hueytown, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,508

01-17-2012, 04:22 PM	#415
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	And for something a little different that I'm sure all the birds on this thread will love... What looks suspiciously to me like a bug orgy. shudder kx, tamron 60-300 23a, @ 250mm wide open (i think). click on image for exif data

01-17-2012, 04:25 PM	#416
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by wolfiegirl What looks suspiciously to me like a bug orgy. shudder Ewww!

01-17-2012, 04:27 PM	#417
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by dadipentak Ewww! yeah i know. i've seen a few of these around the place and always make sure i stand well back when i shoot.

01-18-2012, 05:06 PM	#418
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Originally posted by wolfiegirl That last one's my favourite ramsbuckeye! Great story of how you got the shots! I need to go out bird shooting again. Now that I'm back at work there isn't enough time in the mornings to go stalking birdies, and in the evenings I'm not having half as much luck capturing them. Thanks wolfiegirl! I had to do this on the weekend, it's Winter here and dark on the way to work, not much light after. By the way, I think hangman's birds is eyeing your worms!

01-18-2012, 05:29 PM	#419
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye By the way, I think hangman's birds is eyeing your worms! yeah! i realised that after i'd posted the piccie up! pretty neat eh? i mean.. umm, that's why i posted it up then! uhuh!

01-18-2012, 07:10 PM	#420
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by Bud Coachwhip Snake - Tucson, Arizona Blanchard's Cricket Frog - Germantown, Ohio Shenandoah National Forest, VA Magnificent Hummingbird - SE Arizona I really like the deer photo!

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