Papa Orchard Oriole tending his babies!
Jun 25, 2012 21:08:58 #
Harmony
Loc: West Grove PA
Took this photo 50' from nest on HX100V Sony set on automatic scene. Papa was in shade so I lighten photo on iPhoto so he could be clearly seen. This made baby chicks a little too bright but guess it couldn't be helped. All four baby chicks flew away two days after this picture. Have a picture of one who hopped up on daughter's finger when daughter was afraid he was going out in road. She transported the baby chick on her finger bask to his tree where he got his flight pattern straightened out and took off in a safe direction.
Papa Orchard Oriole Tending Chicks!
Jun 25, 2012 21:29:39 #
Jun 25, 2012 21:38:53 #
You did a great job with a difficult lighting situation...what a great photo opp...how did you manage to get so close? I've never been fortunate enough to get that close to one...let alone one with a nest and babies!!!
Jun 25, 2012 21:43:15 #
Harmony
Loc: West Grove PA
Was 50 feet away. Just set it on automatic scene and focused on birds. Seemed to be pretty clearly focused at least from that distance.
Jun 26, 2012 16:18:50 #
Great job.
Harmony wrote:
Was 50 feet away. Just set it on automatic scene and focused on birds. Seemed to be pretty clearly focused at least from that distance.
Jun 28, 2012 19:51:43 #
Harmony wrote:
Took this photo 50' from nest on HX100V Sony set o... (show quote)
Love the babies in the nest of a beautiful bird.Would love to see the photo of the chick on your daughter's finger.
Jun 28, 2012 20:59:28 #
Harmony
Loc: West Grove PA
Here's a photo of baby Orchard Oriole in the grass near the road.
Another one of baby Orchard Oriole on daughters finger.
And the last one of baby Orchard Oriole back in tree orienting to get ready for a flight to safety.
Another one of baby Orchard Oriole on daughters finger.
And the last one of baby Orchard Oriole back in tree orienting to get ready for a flight to safety.
In the grass
On her finger
Holding onto the tree
Jun 28, 2012 21:56:56 #
thank you for sharing. you must be proud of a daughter who has such compassion and willing to help this little one before it was injured.
Jun 28, 2012 22:18:53 #
Harmony
Loc: West Grove PA
Thanks for your kind words and thoughts. our daughter has a gift with animals. Even the little baby bird seemed to trust her.
Jun 28, 2012 23:30:55 #
Your pictures are so sweet.
Harmony wrote:
Here's a photo of baby Orchard Oriole in the grass near the road.
Another one of baby Orchard Oriole on daughters finger.
And the last one of baby Orchard Oriole back in tree orienting to get ready for a flight to safety.
Another one of baby Orchard Oriole on daughters finger.
And the last one of baby Orchard Oriole back in tree orienting to get ready for a flight to safety.
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