Birdyes

[tarsier]

Recently there has been a fork-tailed kite (sorry, I am not sure of the true common name) in my neighborhood- if it ever sits still long enough I'll get shots if it too.

You might mean the Swallow-tailed Kite? I've only been to Florida once, but was fortunate enough to see one of those. They're very impressive.

I forgot about the woodpeckers! red brocade I think? I am not sure though, someone else can probably tell me I hope.

That's a Red-bellied Woodpecker.

And this is good shots, but picture quality of pocket camera is not as good as I like it to be.

Looks good to me. You get double-bonus points for catching a hummingbird with a pocket camera. By the way, you stumped me on this one too, this is a western species of some sort. I got out my bird guide, but don't know for sure what it is. We only have the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds around my neck of the woods.

 

[underaged!]

Wow, that's cool that you guys have such a wide variety of wildlife near your homes. Its dissapointing to know that here in Hawaii, our variety is very small, and none are native...

 

[roughedges]

You might mean the Swallow-tailed Kite? I've only been to Florida once, but was fortunate enough to see one of those. They're very impressive.

That's a Red-bellied Woodpecker.

Looks good to me. You get double-bonus points for catching a hummingbird with a pocket camera. By the way, you stumped me on this one too, this is a western species of some sort. I got out my bird guide, but don't know for sure what it is. We only have the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds around my neck of the woods.

Yes! I do mean the swallow-tailed kite. That is one amazing bird what with that long forked tail and the sides able to operate independantly. Sometimes it almost looks like a fish swimming with the way it flies.

Ah, yes. The red bellied woodpecker. The red brocade is a good bit larger right? The woodpeckers that I have photos of also had some babies recently but they haven't come out of their hole yet

Also, just yesterday, in the pouring down rain, I saw two juvenile hawks playing and working on their calls and flying. I had known that the red shouldered hawks in the neighborhood were nesting in some australian pines next door but now it appears that THEY had babies as well.

One good thing about the hurricanes. I have never in my life seen this much wildlife activity so close to home. All of the photos I've taken are in my backyard!

juvenile anhinga (snakebird):

underaged!: If you go back far enough then it is true of many places that there are no natives. Due to the geography of the Hawaiian islands it is not possible for them to have atrue native species. But, there are many, I believe, naturalized species of bird and insect that got blown off course thousands of years ago and ended up in those fine islands.

And c'mon! I mean, you live in hawaii! I am an orchid lover though so, I might be biased.

 

[nozh2002]

More colibry:

(pocket camera, sorry)

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[tarsier]

My friend recently saw a goose driving off an eagle that was trying to get the goslings.

That's interesting, if you are seeing eagles at this time of year, rather than just wintering over, they must be nesting somewhere.

The red brocade is a good bit larger right?

There is a Red-cockaded Woodpecker that lives down your way, but I've never seen one. From its picture, the name must be from the small tufts of red between the black cap and white cheek.

Around here, we have the Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers year-round. They look similar to each other. The Hairy is larger, but I am unable to tell them apart unless I see them side-by-side, which is rare. Their call is different though. I remember it as "down for Downy", because the call drops at the end. Flickers are real common also, very easy to identify when they fly, with a white patch above the tail. Distinctive call too. You would have all three of these species in Florida.

I also see the Red-headed and Red-bellied Woodpeckers in the summer. And I occasionally see Pileated Woodpeckers, in areas where I've traveled. They are huge and drill some jumbo-sized, oval nest holes.

Wow, that's cool that you guys have such a wide variety of wildlife near your homes. Its dissapointing to know that here in Hawaii, our variety is very small, and none are native

I imagine that you must get a bunch of exotic seabirds though. If you're interested, see if there is a local Audobon Society chapter or birding club near you. That's a good way to get started.

 

[nozh2002]

Old pictures from our local park:

This pictures I did just last sutarday:

Those birds feel quite comfortable there.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[mete]

I don't have a quality photo but yesterday I looked out and saw a young red fox asleep on my lawn in the afternoon sun !! We also have the big pileated woodpecker here....Thanks for the photos.

 

[roughedges]

great ducks! I have a few photos of some mallards around here somewhere, will post if I find them.

I need to learn more about light metering as some of these photos will show. Standing in the shade (or the light) and shooting into the sun (or the shade) is something I haven't quite figured out yet.

ugly fella:

I left it a little larger so you could still see the hairs on his legs.

The red guy! This one sticks out like a sore thumb. There is also a dayglo green and black species around here but it doesnt tend to sit still very long.

I thought this was interesting. Dragonflies do "handstands" to decrease the crosssection of their body exposed to the sun. Helps them keep cool. Also, this photo is what made me mentioning light metering. I probably could have adjusted the brightness some but just left it as it was taken.

Not birds, I know. but I hope you all enjoy!

 

[roughedges]

forgot this one. If any one (I know that at least one professional photographer frequents this forum) has any tips, tricks, or criticisms to offer I'd love to hear 'em.

Also, I got some photos of the juvenile hawks I mentioned earlier. I am not happy with them as it was very overcast and almost dusk and I was at full telephoto... soooo, the pictures are just a little bit dark! but I will get them up in a bit unless someone has objections.

 

[A.W.U.K.]

Thanks, people for sharing your wonderful photos.

I've never really been into birds, but your pictures are inspiring.

Andy.

 

[Mordachai]

Just wanted to know if anyone wants to see more pics of birds. I have a few decent shots of some birds from above and of some differnent birds.

 

[tarsier]

Just wanted to know if anyone wants to see more pics of birds. I have a few decent shots of some birds from above and of some differnent birds.

Yes, I'd like to see them. As you can maybe tell, I like birds...

Also, I got some photos of the juvenile hawks I mentioned earlier. I am not happy with them as it was very overcast and almost dusk and I was at full telephoto... soooo, the pictures are just a little bit dark! but I will get them up in a bit unless someone has objections.

No objections, post 'em up, please.

I'm enjoying these photography talents, and I'm interested in animals of all sorts.

 

[nozh2002]

I don't see why we can not have a thread full of amaizing photoes!
May be we may start several threads for birds, insects, memals etc. I think moderators wouldn't mind. It may actually worse full scale sub-forum here - pictures or something for this and for scientic view etc. I have some pictures I made in Japan and Singapure.

Please!

2 roughedges

I don't see any problem with that photoes. If you have light and dark view you may change metering mode to tune only on one or other part of the picture, if your camera doing this, but you don't need that it any pictures you presented. You may try to increase contrast for spyder.

This dragonflyes just amaizing.

OK, my turn:

This is from Singapure baterfly zoo.

They use this bright colorfull attractive for butterflyes targets to feed them.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Mordachai]

Those are great pics of butterflies. Must be really hard getting them in motion like that!

here's one that was coming out of it's cocoon

 

[nozh2002]

here's one that was coming out of it's cocoon

Wow, I never was able to catch this moment. Great pictures,

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[nozh2002]

Today I found fore new eggs in the same nest! Will post pictures Monday.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[nozh2002]

I was able to post it today:

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[Mordachai]

Awesome
Hope you get pics of the babies growing up as well!


here's a few more pics of those herons that unfortunatly didn't make it.
But that is nature's course
:/

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[roughedges]

hey, I recognize those birds!


good shots Marc. I don't think I had seen them before. really like the last two.

 

[Mordachai]

I'm not sure what bird this is. Anyone out there know. a warbler mabye?
Hmmmm.....

and there's more where that came from.

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