Thematic The Yard Birds Thread

**Deesquared** · 11-27-2019, 08:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by macronaut

Thanks for viewing.

These were taken handheld AF with the DA300, 1.4TC and K1. Some cropping done so not real close-ups. I have found the DA300 and 1.4 HD TC does not focus properly on the K3 but works well on the K1.

As for the rain the saying here is it will rain, just don't know when.

Here is another.

Quite a handsome bird!

---------- Post added 11-27-19 at 09:16 AM ----------

Originally posted by lidy

We don't have as many colourful birds around as some of you, but I still enjoy them

That’s a nice bird feeder. Such a cute scene with these two obviously enjoying it.

**lidy** · 11-27-2019, 10:37 AM

Thank you! Yes, the bird feeder(s) get visited a lot - throughout the day and the year.

fill23ca · 11-27-2019, 10:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Bluejays are quite common in my area. Most find them a nuisance but I think they're stunning.

**lidy** · 11-28-2019, 11:11 AM - **8 Likes**

A juvenile Jay in our back garden - doesn't happy very often

Attached Images

Basie · 11-30-2019, 06:35 AM - **8 Likes**

Laughing dove hanging out outside my bedroom window

**Deesquared** · 11-30-2019, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by lidy

A juvenile Jay in our back garden - doesn't happy very often

What a beauty and a great shot! Looks like he is wearing a tag on his ankle. Is he an escapee perhaps?

---------- Post added 11-30-19 at 09:54 AM ----------

Originally posted by Basie

Laughing dove hanging out outside my bedroom window

Also a beauty! Fabulous close up!

---------- Post added 11-30-19 at 09:55 AM ----------

Originally posted by fill23ca

Bluejays are quite common in my area. Most find them a nuisance but I think they're stunning.

They are bullies sometimes but I also think they are beautiful.

**lidy** · 11-30-2019, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by Deesquared

What a beauty and a great shot! Looks like he is wearing a tag on his ankle. Is he an escapee perhaps?

---------- Post added 11-30-19 at 09:54 AM ----------

Thank you for your kind words, @Deesquared! I used the Sigma 70-200 2.8 for this shot - a great lens, fast and super sharp. Yes, s/he is tagged, but in our tiny country a lot of birds are tagged. They're taken from the nest to be ringed and then put straight back again. Only species where the parents wouldn't accept the chicks anymore after human contact, they are left undisturbed, as well as the very common birds, I guess. It's not just us, humans, that are 'tagged', you know.

**Deesquared** · 11-30-2019, 09:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lidy

Thank you for your kind words, @Deesquared! I used the Sigma 70-200 2.8 for this shot - a great lens, fast and super sharp. Yes, s/he is tagged, but in our tiny country a lot of birds are tagged. They're taken from the nest to be ringed and then put straight back again. Only species where the parents wouldn't accept the chicks anymore after human contact, they are left undisturbed, as well as the very common birds, I guess. It's not just us, humans, that are 'tagged', you know.

Nice to hear this about that little bird. And very nice work with your Sigma!

**lidy** · 11-30-2019, 09:33 AM - **1 Like**

Thank you!

Basie · 12-01-2019, 08:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Deesquared

Also a beauty! Fabulous close up!

Thanks Deesquared

the 300 DA* helps a lot!

**lidy** · 12-01-2019, 09:11 AM - **2 Likes**

A jackdaw attacking the bird feeder.

**Deesquared** · 12-01-2019, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by lidy

A jackdaw attacking the bird feeder.

A very handsome bird!

**lidy** · 12-01-2019, 09:42 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks, @Deesquared, Yes, I find them quite attractive with their silver grey collar and their piercing grey/blue eyes. They're also quite greedy and acrobatic though. They come in flocks and finish every possible birdfeeder - however big or small - in no time.

timb64 · 12-05-2019, 12:44 PM - **1 Like**

Long-tailed tit

**Deesquared** · 12-05-2019, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by timb64

Long-tailed tit

What a sweet little bird with beautiful colors.

11-27-2019, 10:37 AM - 3 Likes	#1683
fill23ca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Central Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 128	Bluejays are quite common in my area. Most find them a nuisance but I think they're stunning. Attached Images

12-01-2019, 09:11 AM - 2 Likes	#1691
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11-27-2019, 08:15 AM - 1 Like	#1681
Deesquared Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 766	Originally posted by macronaut Thanks for viewing. These were taken handheld AF with the DA300, 1.4TC and K1. Some cropping done so not real close-ups. I have found the DA300 and 1.4 HD TC does not focus properly on the K3 but works well on the K1. As for the rain the saying here is it will rain, just don't know when. Here is another. Quite a handsome bird! ---------- Post added 11-27-19 at 09:16 AM ---------- Originally posted by lidy We don't have as many colourful birds around as some of you, but I still enjoy them That’s a nice bird feeder. Such a cute scene with these two obviously enjoying it.

11-27-2019, 10:37 AM	#1682
lidy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 534	Thank you! Yes, the bird feeder(s) get visited a lot - throughout the day and the year.

11-28-2019, 11:11 AM - 8 Likes	#1684
lidy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 534	A juvenile Jay in our back garden - doesn't happy very often Attached Images

11-30-2019, 06:35 AM - 8 Likes	#1685
Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 989	Laughing dove hanging out outside my bedroom window

11-30-2019, 08:54 AM	#1686
Deesquared Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 766	Originally posted by lidy A juvenile Jay in our back garden - doesn't happy very often What a beauty and a great shot! Looks like he is wearing a tag on his ankle. Is he an escapee perhaps? ---------- Post added 11-30-19 at 09:54 AM ---------- Originally posted by Basie Laughing dove hanging out outside my bedroom window Also a beauty! Fabulous close up! ---------- Post added 11-30-19 at 09:55 AM ---------- Originally posted by fill23ca Bluejays are quite common in my area. Most find them a nuisance but I think they're stunning. They are bullies sometimes but I also think they are beautiful.

11-30-2019, 09:25 AM	#1687
lidy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 534	Originally posted by Deesquared What a beauty and a great shot! Looks like he is wearing a tag on his ankle. Is he an escapee perhaps? ---------- Post added 11-30-19 at 09:54 AM ---------- Thank you for your kind words, @Deesquared! I used the Sigma 70-200 2.8 for this shot - a great lens, fast and super sharp. Yes, s/he is tagged, but in our tiny country a lot of birds are tagged. They're taken from the nest to be ringed and then put straight back again. Only species where the parents wouldn't accept the chicks anymore after human contact, they are left undisturbed, as well as the very common birds, I guess. It's not just us, humans, that are 'tagged', you know.

11-30-2019, 09:31 AM - 1 Like	#1688
Deesquared Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 766	Originally posted by lidy Thank you for your kind words, @Deesquared! I used the Sigma 70-200 2.8 for this shot - a great lens, fast and super sharp. Yes, s/he is tagged, but in our tiny country a lot of birds are tagged. They're taken from the nest to be ringed and then put straight back again. Only species where the parents wouldn't accept the chicks anymore after human contact, they are left undisturbed, as well as the very common birds, I guess. It's not just us, humans, that are 'tagged', you know. Nice to hear this about that little bird. And very nice work with your Sigma!

11-30-2019, 09:33 AM - 1 Like	#1689
lidy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 534	Thank you!

12-01-2019, 08:35 AM - 1 Like	#1690
Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 989	Originally posted by Deesquared Also a beauty! Fabulous close up! Thanks Deesquared the 300 DA* helps a lot!

12-01-2019, 09:29 AM	#1692
Deesquared Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 766	Originally posted by lidy A jackdaw attacking the bird feeder. A very handsome bird!

12-01-2019, 09:42 AM - 1 Like	#1693
lidy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 534	Thanks, @Deesquared, Yes, I find them quite attractive with their silver grey collar and their piercing grey/blue eyes. They're also quite greedy and acrobatic though. They come in flocks and finish every possible birdfeeder - however big or small - in no time.

12-05-2019, 12:44 PM - 1 Like	#1694
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Long-tailed tit

12-05-2019, 09:28 PM	#1695
Deesquared Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 766	Originally posted by timb64 Long-tailed tit What a sweet little bird with beautiful colors.

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