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dolina said:Wonderful image tom parker Islander scyrene James and Colin
Coppersmith (Megalaima haemacephala) by alabang, on Flickr
Excellent details, Paolo. I immediately recognized this juvenile as a barbet, having recently seen and shot a Taiwan Barbet (M. nuchalis) for the first time while hiking in the hills.
A couple of other birds I shot recently:
The Island Thrush was shot in a thin fog, handheld, while hiking.
Island Thrush (Turdus poliocephalus)
Formosan Laughing Thrush (Garrulax morrisonianus)
(6D + Tammy)
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nineyards, just realized you're very close to me (Ardrossan). Edmonton must have one of the best river valleys around. Very nice shot. My pair of Pileated haven't been around for over 2 weeks now.
Jack
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Two very young Barn Swallows on a farm fence. They were still being fed by adults and were huddling together.
60D, 100-400mm
1/640, ISO640, f5.6, 400mm
For me, this photo session was evidence that I should save for a FF camera. Most of the action shots ( not posted )were a bit blurry as I had to shoot slow and wide open. Crops from my 60D get grainy after ISO640.
60D, 100-400mm
1/640, ISO640, f5.6, 400mm
For me, this photo session was evidence that I should save for a FF camera. Most of the action shots ( not posted )were a bit blurry as I had to shoot slow and wide open. Crops from my 60D get grainy after ISO640.
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Juvenile Bald Eagles - pretty sure the last photo is of number 2. These guys are at a nest that I usually find adult eagles... I've seen the adults here several times over the last couple years, the spring before last I spotted a baby in the nest. This visit the adults were no-where to be seen. Question - do the adults give the nest to their young?
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Hi JackJack Douglas said:
Thank you
Edmonton has one of the best river valley trail systems in the world, not sure why they don't talk it up more, its truly class leading.
I've not had much luck with Pileated down there though till this shot, and as fate would have it, I just acquired my 300. I just caught this guy out of the corner of my eye deep in the woods, he was intent enough on boring through this tree to give me a few good shots before flying away
Owls are still just a pipe dream for me though, everyone I talk to in the valley has seen and marvelled at them whilst I have not even had a brief peek or heard their calls in the distance. You must have a lot of great opportunities out by Ardrossan
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Leading the troops across the muddy waters of the North Saskatchewan River
This guy looks like he's in absolute HEAVEN!
Lucky duck
I know this is a juvenile, I just can't identify him, if anybody could help me out with the ID I would appreciate it.
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Hi nineyards.
I count 19 ducklings, she must be a busy mum! Last pic really does look like a head count being done, great catch!
Fantastic pics from all contributors, thanks for sharing.
Cheers Graham.
I count 19 ducklings, she must be a busy mum! Last pic really does look like a head count being done, great catch!
Fantastic pics from all contributors, thanks for sharing.
Cheers Graham.
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tomscott
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Shags
Shag, cliffside, Farne Islands by TomScottPhoto, on Flickr
Shag feeding chick, cliffside, Farne Islands by TomScottPhoto, on Flickr
Shag showing plumage, cliffside, Farne Islands by TomScottPhoto, on Flickr
Shag, cliffside, Farne Islands by TomScottPhoto, on Flickr
Shag, cliffside, Farne Islands by TomScottPhoto, on FlickrShag feeding chick, cliffside, Farne Islands by TomScottPhoto, on FlickrShag showing plumage, cliffside, Farne Islands by TomScottPhoto, on FlickrShag, cliffside, Farne Islands by TomScottPhoto, on Flickr
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