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Maximilian

The dark side - I've been there
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I had a huge day yesterday, 121 species total! Strong Southwest winds blew all day and night Saturday and kicked off our migration in a big way. I ended up with 20 warbler species, not too bad for the first big day of spring migration. This stunning warbler is a Prothonotary Warbler and another exciting one to see!

Jeremy
Hi Jeremy!
Great series, great day, for sure. I wish you lots more :)
 
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Don't get rid of the 100-500mm - it's so useful for hiking around with and gives lots of opportunities, and also it's light enough for birds in flight, where hand holding is best, and zoom is useful. The really keen birders tend to go for 600/4. I'm waiting to see what Canon will come up with. It's rumoured very light 400/4 and 500/4.

Well, I agree with you, but the 100-500 would partially finance the purchase of the 400 :) Don't think i can afford having both, but a lighter 400 f/4 would be even greater, and to be honest. Ive only used the 100-500 @400mm or 500mm. Now it sounds like I'm complaining but it's a heck of a great lens. Small and versatile
 
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AlanF

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I had a huge day yesterday, 121 species total! Strong Southwest winds blew all day and night Saturday and kicked off our migration in a big way. I ended up with 20 warbler species, not too bad for the first big day of spring migration. This stunning warbler is a Prothonotary Warbler and another exciting one to see!

Jeremy

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Jeremy, you really make me jealous - you are in paradise!
 
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jmeyer

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Jeremy, you really make me jealous - you are in paradise!
If you have the time to get out during the spring migration, it's incredible! Last year I took off for 3 weeks. This year, I'm off starting this Friday through the 23rd. I usually take about 40000 photos during the month of May!

Jeremy
 
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AlanF

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If you have the time to get out during the spring migration, it's incredible! Last year I took off for 3 weeks. This year, I'm off starting this Friday through the 23rd. I usually take about 40000 photos during the month of May!

Jeremy
Don't tempt me for this year, but next year when Covid air travel is sorted out, I think it could be on. I'll ask your advice.
 
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I had a huge day yesterday, 121 species total! Strong Southwest winds blew all day and night Saturday and kicked off our migration in a big way. I ended up with 20 warbler species, not too bad for the first big day of spring migration. This stunning warbler is a Prothonotary Warbler and another exciting one to see!

Jeremy


Very nice series, Jeremy. I especially like the first and 3rd picture.
 
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AlanF

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AlanF

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Yesterday, I watched a Magpie mobbing a crow on a tree. It was backlit and far away. This evening there was another confrontation over my house but the evening sun was behind me and it was so close it nearly filled the frame of the 100-500m with the 1.4x extender - it would have been easier with the bare lens. Luckily, the beaks of both were in perfect focus and the light brought out the colours of the Magpie.

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jmeyer

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The leaf out on our trees is roughly two weeks early this year. Usually the majority of warblers pass through before the apple trees blossom, but not this year! They sure make for a stunning background if you can catch it right or are fast enough.

Jeremy

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