Thematic The Yard Birds Thread

bluestringer · 01-10-2017, 06:25 AM - **3 Likes**

from the archives....................................

Last edited by bluestringer; 03-22-2017 at 03:17 PM.

normhead · 01-10-2017, 06:52 AM

That's still the best bird bath ever.

gifthorse · 01-12-2017, 09:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Yellow-rumped warbler

Downy woodpecker

Goldfinch

bluestringer · 01-13-2017, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by normhead

That's still the best bird bath ever.

I've had it a long time.

Robins are starting to show up here................

Last edited by bluestringer; 03-22-2017 at 03:17 PM.

smf · 01-15-2017, 03:05 PM

A naturalist identified the European starling on the right as an adult non-breeding and the one on the left as a transitional (changing from non to breeding plumage).
The image was captured through the glass of a sliding door with a Pentax K-S2 and smc Pentax-F 1:4.5-5.6 100-300mm at ISO 1000, 1/400, f/6.3.

mohb · 01-15-2017, 03:24 PM

Sparrows in their pecking order, unfortunately these and blue/coal tits are as exotic as the bird life gets round here.
Sigma 150 500 and K3

**Riggomatic** · 01-16-2017, 03:37 PM

Red bellied woodpecker waiting his turn for the feeder. This is a younger one, and hasn't figured out that he is one of the bigger birds in the yard.

SMC-K 300mm

**onlineflyer** · 01-16-2017, 04:50 PM

Backyard cardinal shot with K-5iis and K 200mm 2.5 + 1.7af adaptor

**Riggomatic** · 01-21-2017, 12:24 PM

Male Cardinal on the feeding stump.

SMC-K300 at f8,

normhead · 01-21-2017, 01:43 PM

I feel like a stranger here. Every good shooting moment I've been off in the park. Good to see everyone is keeping up the excellent work.

bluestringer · 01-22-2017, 06:25 AM - **4 Likes**

Bluebirds are back, getting ready to nest. Getting a good bath before they start....................

**Riggomatic** · 01-22-2017, 08:38 AM - **1 Like**

Ours are back as well. Some of my favorite winter visitors

And a goldfinch (with the winter colors) snacking in the Pussy Willow bush

normhead · 01-27-2017, 11:32 AM

K-3 and Tamron SP AF 300mm 2.8 LD [IF] and F 1.7x AF Adapter (510mm, ƒ4.5)
(there's an F 1.7x in the market place at a great price.)

640 ISO, ƒ5.6 AV (1/160s to 1/500s)

Using primes you have to guess what you are going to shoot. Right now I have a hundred or so Goldfinches out there.

When you set up for Goldfinches, even a little downy woodpecker fills the frame.

**Riggomatic** · 01-29-2017, 08:43 AM

A female cardinal returned again to the willow bush outside the kitchen window.

SMC-K 300mm

photolady95 · 01-29-2017, 09:01 AM

Haven't been in here for a good while so I thought I would share some yard birds that showed up in my yard lately. Goldfinches won't be here for another two months, but I've a few that I've never seen here:

First the Yellow bellied Sapsucker:

Sun kissed Palm Warbler:

Eastern Phoebe:

Now some from my usual visitors:

Male and female house finches at bird bath:

Blue Jay:

Tuffed Titmouse:

Red Bellied Woodpecker/Male:

01-15-2017, 03:05 PM	#665
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	A naturalist identified the European starling on the right as an adult non-breeding and the one on the left as a transitional (changing from non to breeding plumage). The image was captured through the glass of a sliding door with a Pentax K-S2 and smc Pentax-F 1:4.5-5.6 100-300mm at ISO 1000, 1/400, f/6.3. Last edited by smf; 01-16-2017 at 02:05 PM. Reason: fix typo

01-22-2017, 06:25 AM - 4 Likes	#671
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Bluebirds are back, getting ready to nest. Getting a good bath before they start.................... Last edited by bluestringer; 03-22-2017 at 03:16 PM.

01-22-2017, 08:38 AM - 1 Like	#672
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,885	Ours are back as well. Some of my favorite winter visitors And a goldfinch (with the winter colors) snacking in the Pussy Willow bush Last edited by Riggomatic; 01-22-2017 at 11:06 AM. Reason: added another picture

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bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	from the archives.................................... Last edited by bluestringer; 03-22-2017 at 03:17 PM.

01-10-2017, 06:52 AM	#662
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	That's still the best bird bath ever.

01-12-2017, 09:03 PM - 2 Likes	#663
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Yellow-rumped warbler Downy woodpecker Goldfinch

01-13-2017, 04:31 PM	#664
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Originally posted by normhead That's still the best bird bath ever. I've had it a long time. Robins are starting to show up here................ Last edited by bluestringer; 03-22-2017 at 03:17 PM.

01-15-2017, 03:24 PM	#666
mohb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,912	Sparrows in their pecking order, unfortunately these and blue/coal tits are as exotic as the bird life gets round here. Sigma 150 500 and K3

01-16-2017, 03:37 PM	#667
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,885	Red bellied woodpecker waiting his turn for the feeder. This is a younger one, and hasn't figured out that he is one of the bigger birds in the yard. SMC-K 300mm

01-21-2017, 12:24 PM	#669
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,885	Male Cardinal on the feeding stump. SMC-K300 at f8,

01-21-2017, 01:43 PM	#670
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I feel like a stranger here. Every good shooting moment I've been off in the park. Good to see everyone is keeping up the excellent work.

01-27-2017, 11:32 AM	#673
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	K-3 and Tamron SP AF 300mm 2.8 LD [IF] and F 1.7x AF Adapter (510mm, ƒ4.5) (there's an F 1.7x in the market place at a great price.) 640 ISO, ƒ5.6 AV (1/160s to 1/500s) Using primes you have to guess what you are going to shoot. Right now I have a hundred or so Goldfinches out there. When you set up for Goldfinches, even a little downy woodpecker fills the frame.

01-29-2017, 08:43 AM	#674
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,885	A female cardinal returned again to the willow bush outside the kitchen window. SMC-K 300mm

01-29-2017, 09:01 AM	#675
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Haven't been in here for a good while so I thought I would share some yard birds that showed up in my yard lately. Goldfinches won't be here for another two months, but I've a few that I've never seen here: First the Yellow bellied Sapsucker: Sun kissed Palm Warbler: Eastern Phoebe: Now some from my usual visitors: Male and female house finches at bird bath: Blue Jay: Tuffed Titmouse: Red Bellied Woodpecker/Male: