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[scyrene]

Meadow pipits are numerous and not very exciting-looking, but I got nice, prolonged close views yesterday, could even swap lenses (I used the zoom first as I was hoping to get some in-flight shots as it kept flying off and landing, but I wasn't quick enough - that also explains the faster shutter speed). Virtually identical image quality between the two setups, maybe slightly nicer background with the zoom as it's a stop wider. First two: R6, RF100-400, RF Extender 1.4x - 560mm, 1/2000, f/11, ISO 3200; third: R6, RF 800 f/11, RF Extender 1.4x - 1120mm, f/16, 1/1000, ISO 3200.

 

[Click]

ISv and scyrene,

Very nice series, guys.

 

[AlanF]

I think I prefer the more cropped version of these Moorhens.

 

[Click]

I also prefer the cropped version. Well done, Alan.

 

[AlanF]

I also prefer the cropped version. Well done, Alan.

Thanks Click. I tend not to crop to lose parts of birds, but this I think shows a better story.

 

[Hector1970]

Great shots @Hector1970 where is this?

Saltee Islands, Wexford Ireland

 

[Hector1970]

My turn to post a wren. This one must have a nest in the patch of gorse I was passing earlier today. R6, RF 800 f/11, RF Extender 1.4x; 1120mm, f/16, 1/640s, ISO 3200.
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The king of all birds. I love them. Great photo

 

[AlanF]

The king of all birds. I love them. Great photo

They are actually the most common bird in Britain. But, they hide rather well. https://www.bto.org/press-releases/it’s-official-–-wren-our-commonest-bird

R7/100-400mm

 

[Hector1970]

They are actually the most common bird in Britain. But, they hide rather well. https://www.bto.org/press-releases/it’s-official-–-wren-our-commonest-bird

R7/100-400mm
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Yes same here in Ireland. You'd wouldn't think it. They keep a low profile
There are 1.6 million Willow Warbler's I haven't seen yet!
The rest of them are sick of seeing me.
Ireland's bird population:
Wren 6,237,680
Swallow 5,863,920
Robin 5,460,320
Blackbird 4,917,410
Chaffinch 4,214,060
Rook 3,751,300
Jackdaw 2,806,560
Starling 2,716,030
Woodpigeon 2,645,400
House Sparrow 2,418,810
Blue Tit 2,294,930
Dunnock 1,760,290
Meadow Pipit 1,719,240
Willow Warbler 1,665,140
Great Tit 1,377,130
Song Thrush 956,440
Coal Tit 925,390
Goldfinch 916,540
Greenfinch 830,110
Magpie 755,520

 

[AlanF]

Yes same here in Ireland. You'd wouldn't think it. They keep a low profile
There are 1.6 million Willow Warbler's I haven't seen yet!
The rest of them are sick of seeing me.
Ireland's bird population:
Wren 6,237,680
Swallow 5,863,920
Robin 5,460,320
Blackbird 4,917,410
Chaffinch 4,214,060
Rook 3,751,300
Jackdaw 2,806,560
Starling 2,716,030
Woodpigeon 2,645,400
House Sparrow 2,418,810
Blue Tit 2,294,930
Dunnock 1,760,290
Meadow Pipit 1,719,240
Willow Warbler 1,665,140
Great Tit 1,377,130
Song Thrush 956,440
Coal Tit 925,390
Goldfinch 916,540
Greenfinch 830,110
Magpie 755,520

Not on that list is the Kingfisher. It's been very rare this year. We managed to get one at the time of the wren at the same spot a week ago. It wasn't close, and I put my RF 100-500mm on my wife's R7 to get extra reach, and here it is upscaled 2x in Topaz. Upscaling in Topaz can llook very artefactual but this one is reasonable. (She had the RF 100-400 when she took the wren).

 

[Click]

Great shot!

 

[dcm]

A Spotted Towhee with a snack. R7, RF 100-400, DxO PL5.

 

[cooldood]

I think I prefer the more cropped version of these Moorhens.

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They are both great but I think the uncropped tells more of story

 

[Click]

A Spotted Towhee with a snack. R7, RF 100-400.

Beautiful shot, dcm.

 

[ISv]

They are actually the most common bird in Britain. But, they hide rather well. https://www.bto.org/press-releases/it’s-official-–-wren-our-commonest-bird

R7/100-400mm
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Beautiful bird and photo! I love these small guys!

 

[josephandrews222]

Despite the fact that my bird book says these yellow birds are prevalent in my area, they are extremely rare in my neighborhood: American Goldfinch [M6MkII and adapted EF 70-300II @300x1.6; ISO 2500 & 1/500s]



It is a delightful-looking bird. This is a mating male (I think).

 

[Maximilian]

American Goldfinch
…
It is a delightful-looking bird. This is a mating male (I think).

Wonderful pic of a beautiful bird.
Great that you could find it.

 

[Maximilian]

A Spotted Towhee

Nice bird.
Cool composition with the settings of the lines of tail and twig.

 

[Maximilian]

Not on that list is the Kingfisher. It's been very rare this year. We managed to get one …

Any well done kingfisher gets my as I just love them.
No matter if rare or common.
They were rare at my spot, too.
From Feb to April I saw none.
At the time when I caught the little grebe they were back.
No pics until now but I’m just happy seeing them fly by.

 

[Maximilian]

Yes same here in Ireland. You'd wouldn't think it. They keep a low profile
There are 1.6 million Willow Warbler's I haven't seen yet!
The rest of them are sick of seeing me.
Ireland's bird population:
Wren 6,237,680
Swallow 5,863,920
Robin 5,460,320
Blackbird 4,917,410
Chaffinch 4,214,060
Rook 3,751,300
Jackdaw 2,806,560
Starling 2,716,030
Woodpigeon 2,645,400
House Sparrow 2,418,810
Blue Tit 2,294,930
Dunnock 1,760,290
Meadow Pipit 1,719,240
Willow Warbler 1,665,140
Great Tit 1,377,130
Song Thrush 956,440
Coal Tit 925,390
Goldfinch 916,540
Greenfinch 830,110
Magpie 755,520

Interesting stats. Thanks for sharing.