Show your Bird Portraits
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This one attracted my attention because of the unusual colors - the legs are not yellow or grayish, the bared skin around the eyes is not yellow but pinkish, that bill is too red! And the iris of the eyes - red?!
On other hand I think it was more than just a documentary shot (so, I like it!)... I'm ready to send the RAW files to any one interested - I see such a Cattle Egret first time (well, I took this photo today October 30, I saw a lot of strange things today but didn't expect any birds to take a place in these games!) so, any one interested of the RAW files (or has a photo with similar coloration of the Cattle Egret) is welcome! The last photo is for comparison - nearby (and standard looking) bird!
This is not a joke!
If you look here, you will find the information on the colour in the identification page, but they do not give us the reason why it has this colouring.
Cattle Egret Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The short, thick-necked Cattle Egret spends most of its time in fields rather than streams. It forages at the feet of grazing cattle, head bobbing with each step, or rides on their backs to pick at ticks. This stocky white heron has yellow plumes on its head and neck during breeding season...
www.allaboutbirds.org
Beautiful shots and composition! Maybe we'll bump into each other on Rainham Marshes.
Thank you. I love Rainham Marshes but not been for a while due to lockdowns etc. I hope to go soon.
I see from your website you are in Herts, so perhaps Lemsford, Rye Meads or Great Amwell.
Great pictures!
Is there realy a rainbow in the background of the third? Beautiful!
And what is the last one doing? Looks strange.
Yep, the rainbow was really there. I often spend summer evenings photographing the swift and was lucky there was a rain shower behind. As soon as I saw the rainbow I just waited for a suitable bird.Great pictures!
Is there realy a rainbow in the background of the third? Beautiful!
And what is the last one doing? Looks strange.
The last shot is a common term. They dive in the water to catch fish. If they fail they shake off the water quite quickly, same as a dog shakes. Many diving birds do the same. It is just a matter of timing when to press the shutter button. It can be anything from a few seconds to a couple of minutes before the shake. After a while you spot the signs. With terns they usually slow and lift their head. It only lasts for about a second so there is a lot of luck involved. If they catch a fish they sometimes toss them so they can eat them head first.
Thanks for your kind words,
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Thanks for Your interesting reply!
It's not only important to know one's gear but also the behaviour of the animals.
And these pictures proof both!
Hi, got a chance to take some close-ups portraits and In-Flight shots of various Raptors at the end of last week.
Mainly R5 with EF 70-200 MK2 and EF 100-400 MK2. They start here on Flickr!
Also got to test an RF100-500, unfortunately not on any Birds.
Cheers Brian
Mainly R5 with EF 70-200 MK2 and EF 100-400 MK2. They start here on Flickr!
Also got to test an RF100-500, unfortunately not on any Birds.
Cheers Brian
Wow - I don't recall seeing a BIF in front of a huge rainbow background - well done!
