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[Jack Douglas]

Very nice shots guys. That little guy does look lovable. For me he's sweet in much the same way as the Downy when he's all fluffed up on a -30C day.

Jack

 

[sedwards]

I decided to bundle up and head out in the cold this morning. The temp was -14f and with the wind felt like -35f. It turns out the birds can tolerate a lot more cold than me , I only lasted 2 hours before the sting of the wind got the best of me. I did manage to get a few nice shots but I learned 1 very important thing today,
I really really really miss Florida lol.
1DS38533-Edit by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
1DS38540-Edit by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Beautiful pictures, Stuart.

 

[LarryC1973]

These were taken yesterday. I have refined the use of bird calls with my iPhone and MegaBoom bluetooth speaker. I'm able to call in whatever species I'm targeting, and then I am able to make them take flight by playing either a food source sound, or predator sound. I repeat this process until I have the exact image I'm looking for. If you have not tried calling your subjects in, you might consider giving it a try.

 

[Click]

Great shots. Well done, Larry.

 

[hhkd]

Looking good, keep it up and it'll grow on you significantly. I know after 3 years what has happened to me, especially after getting the 6D. Now I want more.

Jack

Thanks, Jack. The 6D is very tempting at it's current price point. I'm not sure what would be better for me once I maximize the potential of my current set up which is a 60D and 70-300 non-L, I'm leaning towards a 100-400II & 80D, or the same lens with a 6D. I'm not sure which would be better for me.

Sedwards, love the cardinal. It's our state bird and one of my favorites.

LarryC1973, very impressive. The poses are great.

Eastern blue bird:
Eastern Bluebird by Hashim D, on Flickr

Eastern King Bird (I think):
Eastern Kingbird by Hashim D, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Beautiful pictures, hhkd. I especially like the first one. Lovely light.

 

[hhkd]

Beautiful pictures, hhkd. I especially like the first one. Lovely light.

Thanks, Click!

 

[TheJock]

These were taken yesterday. I have refined the use of bird calls with my iPhone and MegaBoom bluetooth speaker. I'm able to call in whatever species I'm targeting...

Larry these shots are awesome, and I’m intrigued, where do you source the bird calls from? is there an iPhone app?
This would be incredibly useful on my Big Day on May 14th!!!
Thanks in advance

 

[Jack Douglas]

The last few posts are super. I've also heard about calling birds via a birder friend so I really must try this!

Jack

 

[sedwards]

5D3_8406 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Lovely shot. Well done, Stuart.

 

[NancyP]

Splendid shots, LarryC. I can almost taste the grub..... ;D

 

[JMZawodny]

I had an enjoyable afternoon today taking pics in the yard.

 

[Cog]

 

[Click]

That's a very nice shot, Cog. Well done.

 

[Werz]

Northern saw-whet owl


Waking up by Dominic Marcoux, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Northern saw-whet owl

Nicely done, Werz.

 

[Werz]

Northern saw-whet owl

Nicely done, Werz.

Thanks Click

 

[digigal]

Northern saw-whet owl

Georgeous owl! Where did you get it?
Catherine