Thematic The Yard Birds Thread

**noelcmn** · 06-17-2018, 02:13 PM

These two visited today- the first one is X-posted

Just shot without checking the settings on the camera

**dadipentak** · 06-21-2018, 03:30 PM - **4 Likes**

As usual at this time of year, I've been photographically obsessed with the Magnolia of late, sprinking shots of the blossoms and insects in various PF threads. It never occurred to me that one would end up here until this guy showed up in the tree last night.

**Riggomatic** · 06-24-2018, 06:11 AM - **2 Likes**

Chickadee at the feeder this morning. (xposted in the bokeh, and I dropped my camera thread

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**Skodadriver** · 06-26-2018, 04:23 AM - **3 Likes**

I spent a couple of hours this morning trying to get some images of the Robin family that have nested in next door's leylandii hedge. In the mornings the male is perched prominently in the garden and I can get to within 2 or 3 feet of him on the way to put some bird food on the table. As soon as I get the camera out, 8 to 10 feet is the nearest he or his mate will come.
Today I cunningly put some bird food in the garden, parked myself near the Japanese maple and waited with my Tamron 90mm 52BB.
Neither of the Robins came close to the food though they did come and sit in the maple! This is the female I believe, usually the shyer of the pair.
Not much to show for a couple of hours, maybe I should make myself a blind like to better bird photographers do.
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**dadipentak** · 06-27-2018, 06:35 AM - **3 Likes**

Now, these are yard birds. Clearly a family but I don't think I've ever seen such a concentration of catbirds.

**Skodadriver** · 06-28-2018, 01:33 AM - **4 Likes**

I was hoping to get a few images of young Robins this morning but they stayed in the hedge while Mum got their food. Had a couple of other visitors too.

**dadipentak** · 06-28-2018, 05:57 AM - **4 Likes**

Young Catbird (who hasn't fully grasped the 1st Catbird Commandment, "Thou shalt always stay in the shadows!").

Last edited by dadipentak; 06-28-2018 at 07:03 AM.

dbs · 06-28-2018, 09:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

Young Catbird (who hasn't fully grasped the 1st Catbird Commandment, "Thou shalt always stay in the shadows!").

Hi dadipentak
He /she wants to show there true colours......maybe.....or its a bit cold in the shadows...
Nice capture .

Dave

**dadipentak** · 06-28-2018, 10:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Hi dadipentak
He /she wants to show there true colours......maybe.....or its a bit cold in the shadows...
Nice capture .

Dave

The colour of shadow, that is.

Thanks!

RockvilleBob · 06-28-2018, 10:52 AM - **7 Likes**

Working on small birds in flight this summer

dbs · 06-28-2018, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

Working on small birds in flight this summer

The working is working Bob

Dave

**KC0PET** · 06-28-2018, 07:23 PM - **4 Likes**

May be a repeat, hopefully it has been quite a while.

**Skodadriver** · 06-29-2018, 01:19 AM - **4 Likes**

At last, I have got some images of young Robins, they are at the stage where they will pick up food for themselves....but still rely on good parenting. Most of the time they retreat back to the hedge when the Sparrows and Blackbirds bully them off.

Arjay Bee · 06-29-2018, 05:02 AM - **4 Likes**

A raptor on the fenceline of the local airport - (very large yard) I think it is a Nankeen Kestral but am open to verification.

K3 and DL 55-300 HD

normhead · 06-29-2018, 12:43 PM - **4 Likes**

How is it my latest images aren't in this thread? I post in too many threads. I braved heat and bugs for these images.

06-24-2018, 06:11 AM - 2 Likes	#1158
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,883	Chickadee at the feeder this morning. (xposted in the bokeh, and I dropped my camera thread)

06-27-2018, 06:35 AM - 3 Likes	#1160
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Now, these are yard birds. Clearly a family but I don't think I've ever seen such a concentration of catbirds. Last edited by dadipentak; 06-28-2018 at 05:39 AM.

06-29-2018, 05:02 AM - 4 Likes	#1169
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	A raptor on the fenceline of the local airport - (very large yard) I think it is a Nankeen Kestral but am open to verification. K3 and DL 55-300 HD Last edited by Arjay Bee; 06-29-2018 at 05:14 AM. Reason: bird ID changed

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Young Catbird (who hasn't fully grasped the 1st Catbird Commandment, "Thou shalt always stay in the shadows!"). Last edited by dadipentak; 06-28-2018 at 07:03 AM.

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by dadipentak Young Catbird (who hasn't fully grasped the 1st Catbird Commandment, "Thou shalt always stay in the shadows!"). Hi dadipentak He /she wants to show there true colours......maybe.....or its a bit cold in the shadows... Nice capture . Dave

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by dbs Hi dadipentak He /she wants to show there true colours......maybe.....or its a bit cold in the shadows... Nice capture . Dave The colour of shadow, that is. Thanks!

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