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What To Do On A Windy, Snowy, Dull Spring Day In Mid April
Apr 11, 2018 23:02:21   #
LittleRed
 
They say its spring, but it sure the h**l doesn't act like it this mid-April Sunday. Brisk northwest wind of Lake Superior, 6 inches of snow on the ground and more coming, below freezing temperatures and so dark and dull its hard to see the feeders at the back of my lot. So, what to do to kill some time, well, break out he camera and try and catch some BIFs in the back yard. Not the best circumstances but twas a pleasant way to spend the PM. Also, had to do it Sunday as the flocks of Siskins and Redpolls will be leaving soon and heading north to the boreal forests for the breeding season. (Its now Wednesday and the flock of 200 birds that were here has dropped to a copla dozen now)
Like I said, the conditions were not real good - poor light and brisk winds. With as low ISO as could be used but keeping the speed up to catch the action meant that the depth of field took a kicking. But you go with what you have. Twas damn cold in the blind too. But considering they didn't come out to bad. Could be worse, but could be much better. I was hoping for one day with bright sunshine but that didn't happen. No sun seen for over a week. Hope you like my attempt at catching these little guys flying around my back yard.

LittleRed (Ron)

Common Redpoll
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Common Redpoll 2
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Common Redpoll 3
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Pine Siskin gliding by
Pine Siskin gliding by...
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Pine Siskin
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Pine Siskin 2
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Pine Siskin 3
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Pine Siskin "dogfight"
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Apr 12, 2018 01:02:00   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
considering the elements I say real nice, nice series. I am from Iowa getting tired of Old Man Winter, this is April not December!
Real nice never heard of these birds before.

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Apr 12, 2018 01:14:44   #
LittleRed
 
Transbuff1985 wrote:
considering the elements I say real nice, nice series. I am from Iowa getting tired of Old Man Winter, this is April not December!
Real nice never heard of these birds before.


Thanks Transbuff for looking and commenting. These birds are Northern birds that for the better part of the year are found in the northern boreal forests of America. However, at the right time they would/could find them in Iowa. In fact I have seen them in the winter even as far south as Florida. Just put out a Feeder with Niger Seed (thistle seed) and they will surely find you.

LittleRed (Ron)

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Apr 12, 2018 05:54:01   #
rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida
 
Great set!!

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Apr 12, 2018 06:57:20   #
erickter Loc: Dallas,TX
 
Well done. Enjoyable series of bif moments. Would never know what a dismal day it was from your pics. The magic of taking a chance on trying something different.

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Apr 12, 2018 08:20:49   #
LittleRed
 
rlaugh wrote:
Great set!!


Thanks rlaugh for stopping by and the kind comment, tis appreciated.😁

LittleRed (Ron)

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Apr 12, 2018 08:26:46   #
LittleRed
 
erickter wrote:
Well done. Enjoyable series of bif moments. Would never know what a dismal day it was from your pics. The magic of taking a chance on trying something different.


Thanks erickter for looking and the kind comment. Seems like one dismal day turns into another one. Calling for another 3" of snow today then turning to freezing rain. 😩😩. Time to crawl back in bed and hibernate a bit longer.

LittleRed (Ron)

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Apr 12, 2018 08:27:26   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
Well done!

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Apr 12, 2018 08:27:33   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Excellent set.

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Apr 12, 2018 08:53:00   #
LittleRed
 
phlash46 wrote:
Well done!


Thanks phlash46 for the kind comment.

LittleRed (Ron)

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Apr 12, 2018 08:54:37   #
LittleRed
 
angler wrote:
Excellent set.


Thanks angler for stopping by and commenting, tis appreciated.

LittleRed (Ron)

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Apr 12, 2018 08:56:36   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
LittleRed wrote:
They say its spring, but it sure the h**l doesn't act like it this mid-April Sunday. Brisk northwest wind of Lake Superior, 6 inches of snow on the ground and more coming, below freezing temperatures and so dark and dull its hard to see the feeders at the back of my lot. So, what to do to kill some time, well, break out he camera and try and catch some BIFs in the back yard. Not the best circumstances but twas a pleasant way to spend the PM. Also, had to do it Sunday as the flocks of Siskins and Redpolls will be leaving soon and heading north to the boreal forests for the breeding season. (Its now Wednesday and the flock of 200 birds that were here has dropped to a copla dozen now)
Like I said, the conditions were not real good - poor light and brisk winds. With as low ISO as could be used but keeping the speed up to catch the action meant that the depth of field took a kicking. But you go with what you have. Twas damn cold in the blind too. But considering they didn't come out to bad. Could be worse, but could be much better. I was hoping for one day with bright sunshine but that didn't happen. No sun seen for over a week. Hope you like my attempt at catching these little guys flying around my back yard.

LittleRed (Ron)
They say its spring, but it sure the h**l doesn't ... (show quote)


Lovely series LittleRed.

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Apr 12, 2018 11:23:25   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Nice BIF post, Ron.

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Apr 12, 2018 15:08:47   #
LittleRed
 
photophile wrote:
Lovely series LittleRed.


Thanks Karin for the kind comment, is appreciated.

LittleRed (Ron)

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Apr 12, 2018 15:09:39   #
LittleRed
 
kpmac wrote:
Nice BIF post, Ron.


Thanks for looking and commenting kpmac.

LittleRed (Ron)

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