My Heads of State (in my backyard)
Nov 2, 2016 21:07:32 #
Am enjoying just sitting on the patio while we still have a touch of fine weather, enjoying my feathered friends. Tried to capture a few headshots that turned out fairly good (in my opinion) Wouldn't mind some of yours.
All pics were taken using a 300mm on a Canon T6i. In some instances I had to back up a bit so I could get it to focus. Also, at this time, me and my better half would like to send you'all our best wishes for a super end for the year of our Lord, 2016 and many more joys in the upcoming year.
All these characters will be with me for the winter, hopefully, even when the t'meter hits -40.
Ron
All pics were taken using a 300mm on a Canon T6i. In some instances I had to back up a bit so I could get it to focus. Also, at this time, me and my better half would like to send you'all our best wishes for a super end for the year of our Lord, 2016 and many more joys in the upcoming year.
All these characters will be with me for the winter, hopefully, even when the t'meter hits -40.
Ron
American Goldfinch (male) You can tell its male as he is already starting to get his black headmarkings.
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Black-capped Chickadee - lover of sunflower hearts
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Blue Jay - robber of peanuts
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Downy Woodpecker (female) - pecks the suet blocks
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Pileated Woodpecker (female) - big holemaker
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Purple Finch (female) - quiet lady of the forest
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Song Sparrow - sweet singer of the forest
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White-breasted Nuthatch - bird in a tux
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Hairy Woodpecker (male) - loves the peanut suet
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Another Blue Jay, one of my favourites. Was in deep shade so a bit too blueish.
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Nov 2, 2016 21:34:37 #
THAT is quite an amazing series you have there - -
Is your back yard in the midst of an Audubon bird preserve ??
I've been here on UHH for quite some time now - - those are likely some of the best bird shots I've seen.
The EXIF indicates the camera Model was a Canon EOS T6i, Software was listed as Olympus Imaging Corp Master 2.20W
Images shot 10/22/16 with an EF300 f/4 IS USM
Absolutely Fabulous !
Is your back yard in the midst of an Audubon bird preserve ??
I've been here on UHH for quite some time now - - those are likely some of the best bird shots I've seen.
The EXIF indicates the camera Model was a Canon EOS T6i, Software was listed as Olympus Imaging Corp Master 2.20W
Images shot 10/22/16 with an EF300 f/4 IS USM
Absolutely Fabulous !
Nov 2, 2016 22:23:53 #
Nov 2, 2016 22:46:13 #
Nicely done. All those birds visited in one day?? If so I want to come sit in your back yard :)
Nov 2, 2016 23:22:10 #
Your head shots are spot on. They match the illustrations in my "Guide to field identification Birds of North America." What a great series.
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Nov 3, 2016 06:12:21 #
LittleRed wrote:
Am enjoying just sitting on the patio while we sti... (show quote)
Super shots of your heads of state ron, with fun captions!!
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Nov 3, 2016 10:16:38 #
Usually you don't see many bird head shots. After viewing your shots I am wondering why more bird head shots are taken?
Nov 3, 2016 10:18:32 #
Merlin1300 wrote:
THAT is quite an amazing series you have there - -... (show quote)
Thanks for looking, tis appreciated. Sadly we don't have anything Audubon in my area, but luckily my yard borders on a small conservation area in our city.
Ron
Nov 3, 2016 10:20:11 #
kpmac wrote:
Very well done. Gotta love those birds.
Yes, gotta love them birds. Thanks for looking, appreciated.
Ron
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