A new thread for the new year. A Sanderling on the beach in Stone Harbor.
Great shots on the last thread everyone! If you would like a look back here is the link: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1065758/
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Forster's Tern's in flight at Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge.
Thanks for the new thread Pelle...I sure envy all those shorebirds..really nice shots!
The little Eastern Phoebe is still here and was perched on a fishing pole in the garage. Had the camera wide open but could only get a shutter speed of 1/25sec. The little bird finally left shortly after I got this shot. I was relieved to know it was still allright but the weather forecast is calling for freezing temps for the next week. Sure hope the little one survives.
From the last thread-
Red, great shot of the hawk. I'm jealous, you got to see Kestrels! Pictures?
Burn, that's a sweet little goldfinch.
Rose, I'm going to paint one of my Scrub Jays to look like your Blue Jay-he's beautiful!
Nice start Pelle, the Sanpiper and terns sure are pretty!
Rose, hope your cute little find a warm spot in that cold weather.
I think this is a Cooper's Hawk. I was out taking photos of hundreds (honest!) of Robins and Cedar Waxwings eating berries and this hawk flew past me and landed in a nearby tree. The other birds disappeared in the blink of an eye and didn't return for at least 15 minutes after he'd gone.
He even turned around as if he was modeling for the camera.
Sorry, this should have been that last one!
This Dark eyed Junco looked either young or was a female. It's about the lightest colored one I've seen here.
This male California Quail brought his family by, but they got scared off by something before I could get more photos.
Sanderling in the first pic.
Yep, Cooper's up above.
Resin
Nice start pelle...love to see more shore birds!
Duc, that hawk is STUNNING!!!!
Thanks for the new thread Pelle. Cute Sanderling. I'm with Nanny more shore birds please.
Duc beautiful photography, that Cooper's hawk really stands out.
I think I found Rose's brush pile.
Oops and I know it's a Sanderling but still typed the wrong word,lol.
duc, Those are such nice shots! I love the Quail and your Coopers Hawk!
LOL, burn!
Stunning shots Duc...that Hawk is certainly a beauty. (camera envy)
Burn...LOL..that is one nice looking brush pile!!
Great pics, Pelle, Dellrose, duc & burn!
Here's an Orange-crowned Warbler along with some American Goldfinches and a Pine Siskin. I had help in the ID forum with the Warbler:) First one I've seen.
Thought of you went I seen that, Rose. :)
I thought these Mourning Doves were really nice with fresh snow.
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Bestmissy, great variety on that feeder, and to get a warbler, that pretty neat.
my last Dove for now.
Don't know what this little Goldfinch was looking at.
Love the Orange-crowned Warbler Missy!
Nice pics burn!
Nice shots everyone!! Pelle thanks for starting the new thread! Nice shots of the Sanderling and the F. Terns.
Duc, it sure look's like that Cooper's was posing for you, beautiful shot's, love the eye's.
Congrats on the Orange-crowned Warbler Missy!! I'm still learning Id's on those Warbler's its tough sometimes.
Dellrose love your brushpile, do cars honk when they go by? lol j/k
Burn nice shots of the Dove's, I,m still waiting for a Dove to show up.
It was cold today 17F, and the patio window's wanted to frost over if I was out there too long (body heat) so in between going in and out of the patio and the sun peaking out I was able to get a few shots.
Elvis may cause me to buy a 300mm lens, but I may be moving in the spring, so probably not.
Black-capped Chickadee look's nice with the tree bud.
Flying off, cropping is not always helpful. lol
Dark-eyed Junco
Papa Downy on his log.
Couple shots of the busy body R-b NH.
The patio glass was not complying today had to keep wiping it off which really didnt help.
last of the R-b NH.
W-b NH flying off.
Starling
About 500 starlings raided the feed area.
Lastly, Starlings eating a Cooper's Hawk they caught. lol Actually a cupcake I tossed out there.
Thanks for the new thread Pelle...I sure envy all those shorebirds..really nice shots!
The little Eastern Phoebe is still here and was perched on a fishing pole in the garage. Had the camera wide open but could only get a shutter speed of 1/25sec. The little bird finally left shortly after I got this shot. I was relieved to know it was still allright but the weather forecast is calling for freezing temps for the next week. Sure hope the little one survives.
Nice start to the new thread, Pelle.
Oh boy, duc, you're going to be force to be reckoned with, with the 7D. Fantastic shots of the hawk and love that quail.
Well done for locating Rose's brush pile, Burn. I think I see her at the top left waving to you.
Burd, your comment on your last photo really did have me LOL.
Rose, I sure hope your little Phoebe is going to be OK.
From a few days ago. Deep in the twigs and leaves, above two Laughing Turtledoves is a Sacred Kingfisher
pelletory - Thanks for the 1st new thread for the new year. I liked the look of the Sanderling.
ducbucln - nice capture of the Cooper's
thebestmissy - that's a nice assortment of birds in one pic.
burn_2007 - I have plenty of Mourning Doves, but haven't seen a Goldfinch in a while.
Burd_Fotos - your camera stopped the action of the flying Chickadee nicely. No wonder, shutter speed of 1/4000 s. I'm gonna start using the blazing speeds also. Here's the EXIF for the shot.
Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Image Date: 2010:01:02 14:49:28
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 250.0mm
CCD Width: 10.85mm
Exposure Time: 0.0003 s (1/4000)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO equiv: 800
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
MargaretK - The two Laughing Turtledoves and Sacred Kingfisher make a nice shot.
Hack
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Great shots everyone!
No outdoor photography here. Our wind chill's will be hitting - 2 !!!
Here are some of the latest from my Possum Valley backyard
Looks like this RBWP is making sure I got the best side...
Here's a little Winter Wren I found lurking around in a brush pile
The Saline River has gotten out of its banks, again, and covered the roadway just west of our home. I walked down to the water and surprised a Great Blue Heron and a Belted Kingfisher w/fish
The Heron is trying to hide but it is close to the yellow reflector and the Kingfisher is in the tree just to the right of the Heron
Neither the Heron or Kingfisher liked my getting too close...The Kinfisher finally flew away, clattering, the whole time, and I managed to capture the Heron as it removed itself from the scene...
Sorry to monopolize the forum but it's been awhile since I last posted any pics...I'm almost done
The Titmouse is so fast but I managed to catch it just before it took a dive down to the feeder
