Thematic The Yard Birds Thread

**noelcmn** · 07-29-2022, 02:38 AM

Nice to have a visit from a Reed Warbler in the garden last week.

Thagomizer · 07-29-2022, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by Des

Nice set and a very enjoyable post Bruce.

Thanks! All taken on the same day. I wasn't thinking "theme" when I took them, but once I saw them amongst all the other shots that day, it was a no-brainer.

**Des** · 07-31-2022, 12:29 AM - **8 Likes**

Brown Thornbill. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 260mm (to get f5.6)

**Weevil** · 08-01-2022, 10:07 AM - **5 Likes**

Yesterday morning we had not only one or two Cooper's Hawk, but FIVE, where most were juveniles, and possibly an adult was present in the pack. They were hanging in the backyard trees, looking for a lunch. They were hunting in group around our feeders.

Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii]

Another guy in the pack...

Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii]
[EXIF in flickr]

**Des** · 08-02-2022, 08:05 PM - **5 Likes**

Grey Fantail. K-30 + DA L 55-300mm f4-5.8. Recently re-processed with DxO Photolab 5 and Nik Color Efex Pro.

**Weevil** · 08-03-2022, 06:45 PM - **9 Likes**

I had to change my mind tonight, so why not go out and shoot.
I got blessed...

Les trois frangins / Los Tres Hermanos
#PENTAX
[EXIF in/dans flickr]

Thagomizer · 08-03-2022, 07:45 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Weevil

I had to change my mind tonight, so why not go out and shoot.
I got blessed...

Indeed you did!

We had a brood of three Cooper's in our neighbourhood. Here's one of the youngsters yesterday. I heard him/her first, probably saying "Feed me!"

Bonus heron taken later the same morning.

DA 55-300 on KP, some cropping.

**Weevil** · 08-03-2022, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Indeed you did!

We had a brood of three Cooper's in our neighbourhood. Here's one of the youngsters yesterday. I heard him/her first, probably saying "Feed me!"

Thanks!
Same thing here, they are very vocal around here... Seems these three are often together.

**Weevil** · 08-03-2022, 08:16 PM - **6 Likes**

Here's one to end a sh***y day...

Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii]
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA
2022.08.03

Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] - ? | Flickr

Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] - Juvenile

#PENTAX
[EXIF in flickr]

**Des** · 08-05-2022, 03:40 PM - **7 Likes**

Female Golden Whistler. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

OrchidJulie · 08-05-2022, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by Des

Female Golden Whistler. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

Incredible, Des. Even with the 300, do you have a blind?

**Des** · 08-05-2022, 05:48 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Incredible, Des. Even with the 300, do you have a blind?

Thanks Julie. No blind. We have befriended her for over 7 years and she comes up quite close (maybe 3 or 4 metres for this shot). We called her Mystery, because she would appear from nowhere and because it took a while to work out what species she was. She is a sweetie and it's always a joy to see her. She even sings to us her sweet little contact whistle! You would need to be very lucky to get that close to a Golden Whistler in the bush.

Arjay Bee · 08-06-2022, 03:10 AM - **7 Likes**

Pied Heron

K3 & DA16-85

OrchidJulie · 08-06-2022, 06:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

Thanks Julie. No blind. We have befriended her for over 7 years and she comes up quite close (maybe 3 or 4 metres for this shot). We called her Mystery, because she would appear from nowhere and because it took a while to work out what species she was. She is a sweetie and it's always a joy to see her. She even sings to us her sweet little contact whistle! You would need to be very lucky to get that close to a Golden Whistler in the bush.

Awwwww...sweet story! Love it! She's wonderful! Here's hoping the friendship continues!

**Des** · 08-08-2022, 04:20 PM - **5 Likes**

Little Corella. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

08-05-2022, 05:48 PM - 2 Likes	#2682
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Incredible, Des. Even with the 300, do you have a blind? Thanks Julie. No blind. We have befriended her for over 7 years and she comes up quite close (maybe 3 or 4 metres for this shot). We called her Mystery, because she would appear from nowhere and because it took a while to work out what species she was. She is a sweetie and it's always a joy to see her. She even sings to us her sweet little contact whistle! You would need to be very lucky to get that close to a Golden Whistler in the bush. Last edited by Des; 08-05-2022 at 11:47 PM.

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07-29-2022, 02:38 AM	#2671
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,170	Nice to have a visit from a Reed Warbler in the garden last week.

07-29-2022, 08:04 AM	#2672
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by Des Nice set and a very enjoyable post Bruce. Thanks! All taken on the same day. I wasn't thinking "theme" when I took them, but once I saw them amongst all the other shots that day, it was a no-brainer.

07-31-2022, 12:29 AM - 8 Likes	#2673
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,422	Brown Thornbill. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 260mm (to get f5.6)

08-01-2022, 10:07 AM - 5 Likes	#2674
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Yesterday morning we had not only one or two Cooper's Hawk, but FIVE, where most were juveniles, and possibly an adult was present in the pack. They were hanging in the backyard trees, looking for a lunch. They were hunting in group around our feeders. Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] Another guy in the pack... Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] [EXIF in flickr]

08-02-2022, 08:05 PM - 5 Likes	#2675
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,422	Grey Fantail. K-30 + DA L 55-300mm f4-5.8. Recently re-processed with DxO Photolab 5 and Nik Color Efex Pro.

08-03-2022, 06:45 PM - 9 Likes	#2676
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	I had to change my mind tonight, so why not go out and shoot. I got blessed... Les trois frangins / Los Tres Hermanos #PENTAX [EXIF in/dans flickr]

08-03-2022, 07:45 PM - 4 Likes	#2677
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by Weevil I had to change my mind tonight, so why not go out and shoot. I got blessed... Indeed you did! We had a brood of three Cooper's in our neighbourhood. Here's one of the youngsters yesterday. I heard him/her first, probably saying "Feed me!" Bonus heron taken later the same morning. DA 55-300 on KP, some cropping.

08-03-2022, 07:57 PM	#2678
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by Thagomizer Indeed you did! We had a brood of three Cooper's in our neighbourhood. Here's one of the youngsters yesterday. I heard him/her first, probably saying "Feed me!" Thanks! Same thing here, they are very vocal around here... Seems these three are often together.

08-03-2022, 08:16 PM - 6 Likes	#2679
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Here's one to end a sh***y day... Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, CANADA 2022.08.03 Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] - ? \| Flickr Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] - Juvenile #PENTAX [EXIF in flickr]

08-05-2022, 03:40 PM - 7 Likes	#2680
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,422	Female Golden Whistler. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

08-06-2022, 03:10 AM - 7 Likes	#2683
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Pied Heron K3 & DA16-85

08-05-2022, 04:37 PM	#2681
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,929	Originally posted by Des Female Golden Whistler. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm Incredible, Des. Even with the 300, do you have a blind?

08-06-2022, 06:25 AM - 1 Like	#2684
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,929	Originally posted by Des Thanks Julie. No blind. We have befriended her for over 7 years and she comes up quite close (maybe 3 or 4 metres for this shot). We called her Mystery, because she would appear from nowhere and because it took a while to work out what species she was. She is a sweetie and it's always a joy to see her. She even sings to us her sweet little contact whistle! You would need to be very lucky to get that close to a Golden Whistler in the bush. Awwwww...sweet story! Love it! She's wonderful! Here's hoping the friendship continues!

08-08-2022, 04:20 PM - 5 Likes	#2685
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,422	Little Corella. KP + DA 55-300 PLM at 300mm

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