A few more birds from the Borrego Springs Area, S. Cal
Mar 27, 2017 20:19:35 #
Just thought I would share a few more from the Borrego Springs area taken over the last couple of weeks.
The Burrowing Owls are a mated pair, as are the Phainopepolas. Its was nice to catch the White Winged Doves (not one of my favorite subjects) and the Western Kingbird perching in the blooming Ocotillos. Makes for some nice scenes. The Sage Thrasher was a nice bonus. I was leaving after my time with the mated Phainopepolas, camera on the drivers seat and a beanbag on my window, and came across this guy proclaiming his territory. I got off about 8 or so shots from the car window before he figured out I was interfering.
All of these shots were taken with a Canon 5DIV with 600mm IS II plus 14Xiii. All cropped a bit for composition.
Hope you birders enjoy. Constructive critiques are always welcome.
The Burrowing Owls are a mated pair, as are the Phainopepolas. Its was nice to catch the White Winged Doves (not one of my favorite subjects) and the Western Kingbird perching in the blooming Ocotillos. Makes for some nice scenes. The Sage Thrasher was a nice bonus. I was leaving after my time with the mated Phainopepolas, camera on the drivers seat and a beanbag on my window, and came across this guy proclaiming his territory. I got off about 8 or so shots from the car window before he figured out I was interfering.
All of these shots were taken with a Canon 5DIV with 600mm IS II plus 14Xiii. All cropped a bit for composition.
Hope you birders enjoy. Constructive critiques are always welcome.
Mar 27, 2017 20:23:55 #
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Mar 27, 2017 20:28:01 #
Nalu wrote:
Just thought I would share a few more from the Bor... (show quote)
These are awsome, especially the first two I like. Glad you shared them.
Mar 27, 2017 20:32:04 #
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Mar 28, 2017 06:07:12 #
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Mar 28, 2017 07:48:03 #
Nalu wrote:
Just thought I would share a few more from the Bor... (show quote)
Very nice birds with great backgrounds. The male Phainopepla is not easy to shoot; hard to get good detail of the bird without blowing the background. You got this exposure just right.
Mar 28, 2017 08:13:11 #
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Mar 28, 2017 11:34:20 #
Thank you all for your comments. I don't think there is a Meadow Lark here. The bird with the yellow breast is a Western Kingbird. Thx for looking.
Mar 28, 2017 14:32:54 #
wanderingbear
Loc: San Diego
We were there last week. Flowers soooo abundant one of the best years. The next thing that happens is the caterpillar's are coming. About 4 or 5 " long, They are so thick some years that on the road you can slide. then the Hawk migration to finish the cycle. Your work is outstanding .Bear
Mar 28, 2017 18:18:36 #
Yes, the flowers were pretty amazing. In a few places, the still are. Caterpillars are all over the place. Tried to miss the on the road tis am and just couldn't. I think the Swansen Hawks have moved thru. From what I understand, if they were still here they would be out harvesting the caterpillars but haven't seen such. Thanks for the comments Bear. Appreciated!
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