White Tailed Kites
May 18, 2018 00:42:21 #
Surprise visitors to some very tall trees in Alameda. I don't know yet whether the two I saw are nesting or just making a temporary roost/lookout in these trees.
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
May 18, 2018 01:17:26 #
pmackd wrote:
Surprise visitors to some very tall trees in Alameda. I don't know yet whether the two I saw are nesting or just making a temporary roost/lookout in these trees.
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
Excellent photos of a fine looking bird. I hope he gives your more opportunities. I saw one in the Berkeley hills two weeks ago, could be this one. Nice work pmackd!
May 18, 2018 01:50:04 #
I see these birds in the area quite often. Wish I could get shots this good. These are exceptional. 
May 18, 2018 04:22:01 #
vicksart wrote:
I see these birds in the area quite often. Wish I could get shots this good. These are exceptional.
Thanks. This was due to a burst of good luck. I was taking photos of egrets and caught a glimpse of an unfamiliar bird high above. Turned and started shooting. Saw the bird alight in some tall trees and headed over there. Of course carrying an outfit as good as D500 + 300 f4 PF helped.
May 18, 2018 04:57:26 #
May 18, 2018 07:41:37 #
pmackd wrote:
Surprise visitors to some very tall trees in Alameda. I don't know yet whether the two I saw are nesting or just making a temporary roost/lookout in these trees.
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
Very beautiful downloads, pmackd and thanks for posting!
May 18, 2018 18:27:16 #
Very nice photos !
I am an avid Kite fan, as you can see by my avatar.
We used to have a pair that flew in our canyon, but haven't seen either one for quite some time... :-(
I am an avid Kite fan, as you can see by my avatar.
We used to have a pair that flew in our canyon, but haven't seen either one for quite some time... :-(
May 18, 2018 18:46:07 #
pmackd wrote:
Surprise visitors to some very tall trees in Alameda. I don't know yet whether the two I saw are nesting or just making a temporary roost/lookout in these trees.
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
Very nice, pmackd
May 18, 2018 19:19:47 #
pmackd wrote:
Surprise visitors to some very tall trees in Alameda. I don't know yet whether the two I saw are nesting or just making a temporary roost/lookout in these trees.
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
beautiful shots of them!
May 18, 2018 19:23:02 #
pmackd wrote:
Surprise visitors to some very tall trees in Alameda. I don't know yet whether the two I saw are nesting or just making a temporary roost/lookout in these trees.
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
Beauties.
May 19, 2018 00:05:36 #
those overlapping wing feathers in the last photo are nothing short of amazing. very nice job.
May 19, 2018 06:43:31 #
pmackd wrote:
Surprise visitors to some very tall trees in Alameda. I don't know yet whether the two I saw are nesting or just making a temporary roost/lookout in these trees.
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
Excellent set
May 19, 2018 07:09:16 #
pmackd wrote:
Surprise visitors to some very tall trees in Alameda. I don't know yet whether the two I saw are nesting or just making a temporary roost/lookout in these trees.
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
I've never seen examples of this particular raptor before.
Nikon D500 and 300mm f4 VR PF lens handheld at about 125 feet. 1/2000 sec f4 ISO 200
Great series...I love Kites!
May 19, 2018 08:17:55 #
May 19, 2018 09:20:30 #
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