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Jul 14, 2020 13:58:11   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
Tomfl101 wrote:
I think farmers figured out a long time ago scarecrows don’t work either. Your work is always exceptional. Thanks for the camouflage tip.


Thank you very much Tom. Glad I could help.

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Jul 14, 2020 13:59:03   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
quixdraw wrote:
I think nearly all birds see people through windows, some are more sensitive to that than others. The only way I have gotten shots of the Towhees and Bullock's Orioles is through the glass, and even then, some care and stealthy movement is required. For most of the others I can open the patio door, not a quiet door, and shoot from the doorway or step out onto the deck. Goldfinches, especially the females, and Crossbills will tolerate quite a close approach - as little as 12 or 15 feet. You just never know. This morning was out after one of the dogs who went on an adventure - drove the UTV within a dozen feet of a large hawk. He stood his ground and looked at me - his retreat was to the top of a nearby boulder. Makes one wonder if unusual circumstances may require repetition to sensitize and elicit behavior. Have had similar encounters with raptors particularly several times.
I think nearly all birds see people through window... (show quote)


Thanks for the comments.

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Jul 15, 2020 05:34:12   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
joer wrote:
I'm shooting through an open window covered in several thin layers of camo webbing with a hole for my lens.

Next to me on the uncovered side is my practice dummy...sits motion less all the time. Designed to acclimate the birds to the presence of people. I got the idea from watching a video about a southern bird sanctuary that allows photographers access to song birds for a fee.

Its been awhile since I began with the dummy and so far its appears not to make a difference. The birds know my presence. They seem to be looking straight at me at times. Also when I step back from the window the bird activity seems to increase.

So whom am I fooling...me I suspect.
I'm shooting through an open window covered in sev... (show quote)

nicely captured Joe

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Jul 15, 2020 07:34:18   #
John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan
 
Beautiful shot, Joe. So I can forget about using dummy birds to attract real ones at the same time I first heard about it. That's efficiency.

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Jul 15, 2020 08:14:10   #
junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA
 
joer wrote:
I'm shooting through an open window covered in several thin layers of camo webbing with a hole for my lens.

Next to me on the uncovered side is my practice dummy...sits motion less all the time. Designed to acclimate the birds to the presence of people. I got the idea from watching a video about a southern bird sanctuary that allows photographers access to song birds for a fee.

Its been awhile since I began with the dummy and so far its appears not to make a difference. The birds know my presence. They seem to be looking straight at me at times. Also when I step back from the window the bird activity seems to increase.

So whom am I fooling...me I suspect.
I'm shooting through an open window covered in sev... (show quote)


Very sharp

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Jul 15, 2020 08:16:41   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
Good shot Joe! Yep, it's looking at you.

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Jul 15, 2020 09:29:03   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
Thanks for commenting.

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Jul 15, 2020 10:15:15   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 
joer wrote:
I'm shooting through an open window covered in several thin layers of camo webbing with a hole for my lens.

Next to me on the uncovered side is my practice dummy...sits motion less all the time. Designed to acclimate the birds to the presence of people. I got the idea from watching a video about a southern bird sanctuary that allows photographers access to song birds for a fee.

Its been awhile since I began with the dummy and so far its appears not to make a difference. The birds know my presence. They seem to be looking straight at me at times. Also when I step back from the window the bird activity seems to increase.

So whom am I fooling...me I suspect.
I'm shooting through an open window covered in sev... (show quote)


I fool myself a lot lately but the animals never miss a thing.....nope !

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Jul 15, 2020 14:33:58   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
John from gpwmi wrote:
Beautiful shot, Joe. So I can forget about using dummy birds to attract real ones at the same time I first heard about it. That's efficiency.


Mock people or birds are like chicken soup for a cold...it may not help but it can't hurt.

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Jul 15, 2020 14:35:28   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
Thanks to all for looking and especially to those that left comments.

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Jul 15, 2020 15:29:28   #
Wanda Krack Loc: Tennessee, USA
 
I like your story the best!

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Jul 15, 2020 15:41:25   #
flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley
 
Interesting story. And a very nice photograph.

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Jul 17, 2020 14:23:55   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
joer wrote:
I'm shooting through an open window covered in several thin layers of camo webbing with a hole for my lens.

Next to me on the uncovered side is my practice dummy...sits motion less all the time. Designed to acclimate the birds to the presence of people. I got the idea from watching a video about a southern bird sanctuary that allows photographers access to song birds for a fee.

Its been awhile since I began with the dummy and so far its appears not to make a difference. The birds know my presence. They seem to be looking straight at me at times. Also when I step back from the window the bird activity seems to increase.

So whom am I fooling...me I suspect.
I'm shooting through an open window covered in sev... (show quote)


Great job! Thanx for sharing.

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