mah think'n too....how sick....hmmmmm
mah think'n too....how sick....hmmmmm
Saw a hot air balloon out east near Smith Rock yesterday morning. I went out to grab a quick photo. While out there a couple of our more common winter birds came close.
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Saw this awesome red tailed hawk perched on a dead juniper branch watching the ducks on the pond close to my house. She was so accommodating, set there a long time, even flew down to check out something in the long grass next to the pond and then flew right back up into the juniper. Gotta love raptors.
Tonight heard the Robins and Scrub Jays all upset about something. Sure enough, two Red Tailed Hawks were in the juniper across the way. By the time I got my camera one had flown off but I got a shot of this one flexing her wings when a smaller bird buzzed her. Then I got one as she flew off. I didn't see it until I blew the photos up but she had caught herself some dinner. Check the left talon. Not the sharpest photos because of the low light. Wish the sun had been a wee bit higher, these would have been cool.
DLJeff,.... Really enjoy the photos of wild birds. I sometimes spend time where migrating waterfowl and other birds feed/rest but I forget to bring my camera. Thanks for sharing your photos....
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Thanks Darian. It certainly takes a specific effort sometimes and can be a tough decision when there's rising fish and an uncommon warbler both in sight. Around the house, I just keep my camera with long lens setting on the counter. If I have to take time to fetch it from a storage cabinet or someplace the bird or animal is usually gone.
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DL and Darian,
Agree with the great shots and the patience it takes.
I get two pair of hooded orioles each year that
tease me. I feed them and their young-uns
grape jelly and still can't capture them on camera.
They arrive each late spring and leave late
August.
Best to you both,
Larry S
Sun Diego
Thanks Larry. I'd love to see a shot or two of a hooded oriole. It can be tough to get close enough to wild birds without a blind. Sometimes the only way is to wait them out. Pick your spot, sit quietly, camera in hand. That's one good thing about those feisty hummingbirds, they challenge everything that comes into their territory. I love it when they fly right up in front of my face.
This isn't a great shot but I like it. Ruby crowned kinglet flitting around in junipers by the river. They don't show their ruby hat very often.
Last edited by DLJeff; 12-27-2021 at 09:40 AM.
DLJeff,
I beg to differ; that IS a great shot!
Thanks for sharing.
Best to you.
Larry S
Sun Diego
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