Pileated Woodpecker.
Jan 19, 2014 10:35:13 #
Lucky me, it's Sunday morning so when I heard what sounded like someone hammering on a roof I grabbed my camera and went outside to take a look and found this pair of Woodpeckers.
Unfortunately I did not change my camera settings from yesterdays shooting except for I had the sense to boost exposure about a stop and a half knowing that the camera would be looking at the blue sky... but what I did not take into consideration was boosting the ISO so I lost some what would have been really nice pics because the camera did not shoot fast enough to stop the motion blur caused as the bird pounded the tree looking for his breakfast.
Anyway, we live and learn.
The male has a red streak of feathers on his cheek leading backwards from his beak, this same streak on the female is white, that is the only way that I can distinguish between these two birds.
Unfortunately I did not change my camera settings from yesterdays shooting except for I had the sense to boost exposure about a stop and a half knowing that the camera would be looking at the blue sky... but what I did not take into consideration was boosting the ISO so I lost some what would have been really nice pics because the camera did not shoot fast enough to stop the motion blur caused as the bird pounded the tree looking for his breakfast.
Anyway, we live and learn.
The male has a red streak of feathers on his cheek leading backwards from his beak, this same streak on the female is white, that is the only way that I can distinguish between these two birds.
Learning Moment.
Jan 19, 2014 11:05:23 #
I had some pictures of the Pileated Woodpecker that I took back in 2007. These were taken thru a window inside my house.
Jan 19, 2014 11:06:33 #
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Jan 19, 2014 11:09:00 #
JET wrote:
I had some pictures of the Pileated Woodpecker that I took back in 2007. These were taken thru a window inside my house.
Yes, it seems that these birds are found all over North America. But being crow sized they really are quite something to see and watch... in some of the pics I posted you can see his tongue as he feeds on small bugs.
Jan 19, 2014 11:11:43 #
Hey that's great! Nice photos.
I have only see three of these in my life.
they are something to be seen, quit large and bright.
I have never seen a pair before.
Thanks for posting these.
I have only see three of these in my life.
they are something to be seen, quit large and bright.
I have never seen a pair before.
Thanks for posting these.
Jan 19, 2014 11:12:05 #
Jan 19, 2014 11:13:32 #
Jan 19, 2014 11:19:03 #
Very nice photos , I had 1 land in front yard tree 2-3 days ago but he flew off before i could get set up, we get them every now and then,normally 1 at a time and only had 1 stay for more then 10 mins.
Pete
Pete
Jan 19, 2014 11:22:29 #
dooragdragon wrote:
Very nice photos , I had 1 land in front yard tree 2-3 days ago but he flew off before i could get set up, we get them every now and then,normally 1 at a time and only had 1 stay for more then 10 mins.
Pete
Pete
Thanks Pete, and yes, I was pretty lucky, my big lens was already on the camera... Just glad that I boosted the exposure as you can see the pics are none too bright.
Jan 19, 2014 11:27:29 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Thanks Pete, and yes, I was pretty lucky, my big lens was already on the camera... Just glad that I boosted the exposure as you can see the pics are none too bright.
Think you did a excellent job on colors and captures , very nice way to start your day, mine started off with a pair of hawks sitting together in a small tree, shame the sun wasn't more co opertive
Jan 19, 2014 11:34:14 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Lucky me, it's Sunday morning so when I heard what... (show quote)
Excellent set of a very interesting bird.
Jan 19, 2014 11:34:53 #
dooragdragon wrote:
Think you did a excellent job on colors and captures , very nice way to start your day, mine started off with a pair of hawks sitting together in a small tree, shame the sun wasn't more co opertive
I have never been much of a birder... I recently came into possession of a half way decent lens for birding, there is for sure a learning curve but I am pretty certain that I can figure it out. Lens is just a bit short at 300mm but it has good IS which I like and it is very sharp... So with a little time I am sure that I will get some good pics.
Jan 19, 2014 11:40:22 #
wonkytripod wrote:
Excellent set of a very interesting bird.
Thanks Wonky.
Jan 19, 2014 11:41:11 #
I use a tamron 18-270mm, tamron 70-300mm and Big Sig 150-300mm for most bird shots.
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