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Birding and Bird Photography

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by 92shawman, Jan 2, 2014.

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  1. May 28, 2016 at 11:40 AM
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    Rainbow River birdsDSC01374.jpg DSC01266 (2).jpg DSC01304.jpg DSC01307.jpg DSC01308.jpg DSC01364.jpg
     
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  2. May 29, 2016 at 8:31 AM
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    DSC01467.jpg DSC01450.jpg

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  3. May 30, 2016 at 10:39 AM
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    Went out hoping to spot some peregrine falcons (there's an area with known nests nearby). No peregrines but I did spot several varieties of ducks and geese and hawks.
    This guy flew right over me, maybe 30' over my head!
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    And this guy was super patient, just sat on the fence post while I snapped away with the camera

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  4. May 30, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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    Is 300mm a good size for birding? I gf's dad is sending me an extra one and I work on a wildlife refuge that has a ton of birds.
     
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  5. May 30, 2016 at 11:09 AM
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    Yes and no. Get a good 1.4 extender and it'll be more useful.
     
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  6. May 30, 2016 at 11:13 AM
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    i use my 100-400. for comparison the two pics I just posted were both at 400mm and the birds were 30' or less from me.
    but unless its a prime autofocus won't work
     
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  7. May 30, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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    It depends. Some don't but many do.
     
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  8. May 30, 2016 at 2:58 PM
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    I love the 100-400mm!


    300mm is on the shorter side for bird photography but you can make due with it. It will do good on a crop body and taking photos of larger birds.
     
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  9. May 30, 2016 at 5:14 PM
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    Should work fine I think. I went out there today, the birds aren't shy of people so I can get pretty close to them. Maybe it will be a gateway lens to something much larger/better.
     
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  10. Jun 1, 2016 at 1:27 AM
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    Found a Oystercatcher nest with a few eggs, Daddy Oystercatcher had a few bands too

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    Also was able to check out a eagle nest that i have been visiting for the last three years. No eggs last year so i am glad they have two this year!

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    Took some quick pics along my bike ride today. DSC01546.jpg DSC01474.jpg DSC01478.jpg DSC01480.jpg DSC01485.jpg DSC01486.jpg DSC01525.jpg DSC01527.jpg DSC01529.jpg DSC01530.jpg DSC01534.jpg DSC01535.jpg DSC01536.jpg DSC01541.jpg
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2016 at 6:29 PM
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    Great Horned in Yellowstone giving the "WTF" look to the guys with a ladder that woke her from her nap...
     
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    And another. I think this was one of the babies....was holding onto the branch for dear life as some pretty swift wind gusts were shaking things up.
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    Cool owls!!!
     
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  15. Jun 19, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    Love seeing them. They're in Yellowstone park, easy to find. This is the third year in a row that they've nested in the same area. People were roaming around, taking pics of the elk while I was looking up in the trees. Someone finally asked me what I was so interested in and I pointed out the owls....no one had spotted them before me :D
     
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    We have a few up and down the river. Used to see them pretty regular when I fished a lot.
     
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    Those who left that line behind probably consider themselves outdoorsmen or sportsmen. SMH...
     
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