Java Sparrow -- somewhat rare
Jul 13, 2013 12:39:57 #
According to references on the internet, the Java Sparrow is a bit rare and included on a low rung of an endangered species list. However, while "house sitting" for a Maui relative, I lived with a flock of about 80 that liked an evening handout of wild bird seed.
They are fast moving birds that seem to fly more like humming birds that gulls. You can't see the wings with the naked eye.
This shot is one of my first tries with the upgrade to LR5 where I used the "radial filter" in a couple spots. It has also been cropped significantly to fit a forum format.
Although I've posted links to a couple slide shows on Vimeo, this is my first photo offering here.
Hope viewers enjoy.
Bill
They are fast moving birds that seem to fly more like humming birds that gulls. You can't see the wings with the naked eye.
This shot is one of my first tries with the upgrade to LR5 where I used the "radial filter" in a couple spots. It has also been cropped significantly to fit a forum format.
Although I've posted links to a couple slide shows on Vimeo, this is my first photo offering here.
Hope viewers enjoy.
Bill
Jul 13, 2013 13:02:15 #
Jul 13, 2013 13:24:25 #
sleepydrdr wrote:
Thanks.Lovely! :thumbup: Beautiful birds.
I see you may have a cat. Should I post a picture of the cat that was hiding in the grass watching the birds?
Jul 13, 2013 13:55:29 #
Jul 13, 2013 14:00:30 #
bsprague wrote:
According to references on the internet, the Java ... (show quote)
Captivating capture...hoping to see more from you!
Jul 13, 2013 14:14:59 #
Thanks for the compliment. I could post the other 250 shots of those birds. In fact, if you count the possible "frame grabs" from 1080p60 video, there are thousands!
Jul 13, 2013 14:26:40 #
Jul 13, 2013 14:31:42 #
bsprague wrote:
Maybe this one....
I always enjoy bird photos...especially those I can never hope to photograph :-D
Jul 13, 2013 16:10:22 #
Carolina Wings wrote:
I always enjoy bird photos...especially those I can never hope to photograph :-D
Can you see the dozen blurry doves in the lower right on the background branches? The sparrows fought over the seed in the feeder and spilled a lot on the ground. The doves would walk around and clean up. One of the house cats would hide in the grass and spy on the doves a couple feet away.
Here is a one minute video of Peabody the cat spying on the doves: http://vimeo.com/68729113 The 80 Java Sparrows are directly above fighting over the seed in the feeder.
Jul 13, 2013 17:27:28 #
Jul 14, 2013 16:59:54 #
Jul 14, 2013 19:56:43 #
Watched the video, very cute. Mine also think they are big hunters, but they don't catch anything.
P.S. I have 4 cats
P.S. I have 4 cats
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