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Beautiful shots!Many of the species have been a bit later, two weeks or so from previous years, mostly due to the rain and somewhat cooler temps. In July I was still seeing 32F going through the valley before dawn but now summer is here.
One of the Ash-throated Flycatchers bringing a treat back to the youngsters.
R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/4000 : f/7.1 : ISO 1000
A juvenile Steller's Jay putting on the 'Feed Me!' act.
R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/1600 : f/6.3 : ISO 1000
One of the Acorn Woodpecker's getting a drink.
R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/3200 : f/7.1 : ISO 1000
One of the first pair of Western Scrub Jay juveniles doing an early morning song and dance routine for food.
R5 RF600 f/4L w/1.4x 1/125 : f/6.3 : ISO 1000
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I prepared big basked for birds when planning this trip. The reality happen to be very different: the very hot weather pushed me in the mountains instead of south/south-west Bulgaria where the temperatures in the first week were 38-40C (and above...). My dreams for birds from Mediterranean habitats dissipated in the very first hours spent in Bulgaria. Funny, the last few days happen to be in the range of 23-27C but there was no time to re-plan.
Even in the mountains the temperature was too high: usually I was shooting birds early morning/late afternoon like ~7am and 6-7pm. If someone thinks it is not early/late: you are located under centuries old conifers where the light at that time is barely enough for some shots, forget good shots....
The first few photos are taken at ISO 3200-4000. I missed several species (well, I have documentary shots at least for some of them but you don't need to see them
). After that are shots taken at better light.
Even in the mountains the temperature was too high: usually I was shooting birds early morning/late afternoon like ~7am and 6-7pm. If someone thinks it is not early/late: you are located under centuries old conifers where the light at that time is barely enough for some shots, forget good shots....
The first few photos are taken at ISO 3200-4000. I missed several species (well, I have documentary shots at least for some of them but you don't need to see them
). After that are shots taken at better light.
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It’s nice to view some of your shots, Neuro. Hopefully you’ll post some more. I haven’t gotten a photo of an American Bittern in about 40 years!
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In one of the last hot days with a friend of mine we took a trip to the opposite site of Bulgaria ~400km one way ticked and we had to go back in the same day. Fortunately almost all the way was on high-way with a speed limit 140km/h. With mostly going above the speed limit I had the opportunity to start shooting some shore birds in relatively better conditions... Soon later the hot air above the shallow (and rather warm water) made a difference.
In that trip I missed bunch of birds located far away in the lake (also with a documentary shots!) but I think it was a good idea - mostly bacause of the Black-tailed Godwid (Limosa limosa)!
In that trip I missed bunch of birds located far away in the lake (also with a documentary shots!) but I think it was a good idea - mostly bacause of the Black-tailed Godwid (Limosa limosa)!
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Click, I was missing your shots!
Don't be disappointment from the lack of interesting birds: this is a site for photography and your photos are really good, I like them and your stile a lot!
Good photos are good no matter where are you are aiming your camera (at least for me)!
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First nuthatch is a great composition.I prepared big basked for birds when planning this trip. The reality happen to be very different: the very hot weather pushed me in the mountains instead of south/south-west Bulgaria where the temperatures in the first week were 38-40C (and above...). My dreams for birds from Mediterranean habitats dissipated in the very first hours spent in Bulgaria. Funny, the last few days happen to be in the range of 23-27C but there was no time to re-plan.
Even in the mountains the temperature was too high: usually I was shooting birds early morning/late afternoon like ~7am and 6-7pm. If someone thinks it is not early/late: you are located under centuries old conifers where the light at that time is barely enough for some shots, forget good shots....
The first few photos are taken at ISO 3200-4000. I missed several species (well, I have documentary shots at least for some of them but you don't need to see them
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Thanks Click. She was feeding her baby, but I did not get a shot of that.That's a very nice close-up.Well done, cooldood
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