Thematic The Yard Birds Thread

**Des** · 05-18-2018, 11:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jabobby

Des, terrific series and outstanding photos. Noticed the one youngster winked at you prior to take off.

Thanks Bob. Yes, I liked the wink too.

A nice series you've posted there.

**Riggomatic** · 05-19-2018, 02:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Summer colors

SMC-K 200mm f4 at f5.6

**jabobby** · 05-19-2018, 08:39 PM - **6 Likes**

Des, thank you.
1st shot, oriole found lunch
2nd shot, rufous sided towhee came out of the bush
3rd shot, chestnut-sided warbler
Best Regards, Bob

**dadipentak** · 05-20-2018, 12:23 PM - **1 Like**

Nice set, Bob!

**jabobby** · 05-20-2018, 07:40 PM - **4 Likes**

dadipentak, thank you.
In the 3rd shot it says " I know there is a worm in there "
4th shot, "ta da" , got it...

Best Regards, Bob

**jabobby** · 06-01-2018, 07:29 AM - **4 Likes**

Small flock of cedar waxwings came to visit.
Best Regards, Bob

normhead · 06-01-2018, 08:35 AM - **1 Like**

Now there's a lens testing bird, because their feather detail is so fine. Nice shooting. #2 is excellent.

**wtlwdwgn** · 06-01-2018, 01:20 PM - **1 Like**

This might have been better if I hadn't underexposed it so much.

**jabobby** · 06-01-2018, 07:12 PM - **3 Likes**

normhead, thank you, considering the quality of your bird photos your comment means a great deal to me. And so far I am extremely pleased with the results of that lens. And I took your advice, most of my bird shots are taken with the DA 1.4x TC mounted to that 150-450, depending on available light.
1st shot, a crop of a rear view on the male cedar waxwing, I can't believe how the red shows up.
2nd & 3rd shots, just patched a spot in my lawn..turkey decided it was a nice place for a dirt bath.
Best Regards, Bob

**Riggomatic** · 06-02-2018, 06:28 AM - **1 Like**

Bluebird in the sticks,

K 300 at f4

**jabobby** · 06-03-2018, 08:27 AM - **6 Likes**

Lucky me, the thrashers built a nest in a bush in my front yard. For a couple of weeks enjoyed hearing the male singing from tops of the highest trees. Now have the pleasure to watch the parents feeding the chicks.
Des, I do not have a very good view of the nest so I will not be able to get shots like the ones you posted, nor can I get quite the detail & sharpness that you obtained but I am having fun...

Best Regards, Bob

SJM · 06-03-2018, 10:12 AM - **1 Like**

One from this past winter.

normhead · 06-03-2018, 11:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jabobby

Lucky me, the thrashers built a nest in a bush in my front yard. For a couple of weeks enjoyed hearing the male singing from tops of the highest trees. Now have the pleasure to watch the parents feeding the chicks.
Des, I do not have a very good view of the nest so I will not be able to get shots like the ones you posted, nor can I get quite the detail & sharpness that you obtained but I am having fun...

Best Regards, Bob

Well aren't you just getting all the shots these days.

**Des** · 06-03-2018, 11:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jabobby

Lucky me, the thrashers built a nest in a bush in my front yard. For a couple of weeks enjoyed hearing the male singing from tops of the highest trees. Now have the pleasure to watch the parents feeding the chicks. Des, I do not have a very good view of the nest so I will not be able to get shots like the ones you posted, nor can I get quite the detail & sharpness that you obtained but I am having fun...

Norm's right. You're in hot form Bob. These are terrific.

Always seems a privilege when wildlife make a home in your place - and a reminder that we are custodians, not owners.

SJM · 06-04-2018, 03:20 PM - **2 Likes**

One of my resident bluebirds.

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05-18-2018, 11:04 PM - 1 Like	#1111
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by jabobby Des, terrific series and outstanding photos. Noticed the one youngster winked at you prior to take off. Thanks Bob. Yes, I liked the wink too. A nice series you've posted there.

05-19-2018, 02:53 PM - 2 Likes	#1112
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Summer colors SMC-K 200mm f4 at f5.6

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Nice set, Bob!

06-01-2018, 08:35 AM - 1 Like	#1117
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Now there's a lens testing bird, because their feather detail is so fine. Nice shooting. #2 is excellent.

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	This might have been better if I hadn't underexposed it so much.

06-02-2018, 06:28 AM - 1 Like	#1120
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Bluebird in the sticks, K 300 at f4

06-03-2018, 11:01 AM - 1 Like	#1123
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by jabobby Lucky me, the thrashers built a nest in a bush in my front yard. For a couple of weeks enjoyed hearing the male singing from tops of the highest trees. Now have the pleasure to watch the parents feeding the chicks. Des, I do not have a very good view of the nest so I will not be able to get shots like the ones you posted, nor can I get quite the detail & sharpness that you obtained but I am having fun... Best Regards, Bob Well aren't you just getting all the shots these days.

06-03-2018, 11:57 PM - 1 Like	#1124
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by jabobby Lucky me, the thrashers built a nest in a bush in my front yard. For a couple of weeks enjoyed hearing the male singing from tops of the highest trees. Now have the pleasure to watch the parents feeding the chicks. Des, I do not have a very good view of the nest so I will not be able to get shots like the ones you posted, nor can I get quite the detail & sharpness that you obtained but I am having fun... Norm's right. You're in hot form Bob. These are terrific. Always seems a privilege when wildlife make a home in your place - and a reminder that we are custodians, not owners.