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May 18, 2022 14:11:13   #
jak86094
 
I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their way into our general vicinity during Springtime. Yesterday's trip to the local mountains to the recently revived Tucker Wildlife Center offered a variety of hummingbirds, including the Black-chinned male shown below. It's also known as a haven for Band-tailed Pigeons, California Thrashers (such beautiful songs), Oak Titmice, and California Scurb Jays. Though the sky was cloudy all morning, my photos of the Band-tailed Pigeons had nearly white backgrounds. Just for fun, I opened one in Photoshop and imported a visible, cloudy sky. What do you think? On my return to the coast, I dropped by the Urban Forest in Huntington Beach (part of the Huntington Central Park complex...a great birding spot) in search of a Black-throated Sparrow, which normally prefers the deserts and scrublands. As you will see below, this very attractive sparrow has been hanging around the Urban Forest among trees and bushes. Though seen previously here in the SoCal coastal area, the discovery of this species always creates excitement. I was able to watch this pretty bird for a good 10 minutes before it hopped under the nearby California Sunflower where it has been residing. All taken with my Nikon D500 using a Nikkor 200-500mm telezoom, the early morning lack of light resulted in some noisy shots, but later photos were cleaner.

jak
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Black-chinned Hummingbird
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Anna's Hummingbird
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Acorn Woodpeckers
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California Scrub Jay
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California Thrasher
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Oak Titmouse
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Band-tailed Pigeons
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Black-throated Sparrow at Urban Forest
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Black-throated Sparrow
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May 18, 2022 14:59:02   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Thanks for getting out and taking this excellent set to share with us, jak.

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May 18, 2022 15:14:07   #
jak86094
 
UTMike wrote:
Thanks for getting out and taking this excellent set to share with us, jak.


Thank you, Mike. Hope you are well and getting out too. I'll be watching for your post(s). Glad you enjoyed these pictures. I had fun getting out and taking them. Have a great week. jak

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May 18, 2022 16:09:02   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
jak86094 wrote:
I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their way into our general vicinity during Springtime. Yesterday's trip to the local mountains to the recently revived Tucker Wildlife Center offered a variety of hummingbirds, including the Black-chinned male shown below. It's also known as a haven for Band-tailed Pigeons, California Thrashers (such beautiful songs), Oak Titmice, and California Scurb Jays. Though the sky was cloudy all morning, my photos of the Band-tailed Pigeons had nearly white backgrounds. Just for fun, I opened one in Photoshop and imported a visible, cloudy sky. What do you think? On my return to the coast, I dropped by the Urban Forest in Huntington Beach (part of the Huntington Central Park complex...a great birding spot) in search of a Black-throated Sparrow, which normally prefers the deserts and scrublands. As you will see below, this very attractive sparrow has been hanging around the Urban Forest among trees and bushes. Though seen previously here in the SoCal coastal area, the discovery of this species always creates excitement. I was able to watch this pretty bird for a good 10 minutes before it hopped under the nearby California Sunflower where it has been residing. All taken with my Nikon D500 using a Nikkor 200-500mm telezoom, the early morning lack of light resulted in some noisy shots, but later photos were cleaner.

jak
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I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their... (show quote)


Well done series.

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May 18, 2022 16:22:08   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
Really nice.

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May 18, 2022 18:33:03   #
jak86094
 
photophile wrote:
Well done series.


Thank you very much, Karin. I appreciate the kind words and wish you a great week.

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May 18, 2022 18:35:41   #
jak86094
 
NMGal wrote:
Really nice.


Very kind of you, NMGal. Thank you. Wishing you a fantastic week. I’ll be watching for your posts. jak

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May 19, 2022 06:08:51   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
jak86094 wrote:
I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their way into our general vicinity during Springtime. Yesterday's trip to the local mountains to the recently revived Tucker Wildlife Center offered a variety of hummingbirds, including the Black-chinned male shown below. It's also known as a haven for Band-tailed Pigeons, California Thrashers (such beautiful songs), Oak Titmice, and California Scurb Jays. Though the sky was cloudy all morning, my photos of the Band-tailed Pigeons had nearly white backgrounds. Just for fun, I opened one in Photoshop and imported a visible, cloudy sky. What do you think? On my return to the coast, I dropped by the Urban Forest in Huntington Beach (part of the Huntington Central Park complex...a great birding spot) in search of a Black-throated Sparrow, which normally prefers the deserts and scrublands. As you will see below, this very attractive sparrow has been hanging around the Urban Forest among trees and bushes. Though seen previously here in the SoCal coastal area, the discovery of this species always creates excitement. I was able to watch this pretty bird for a good 10 minutes before it hopped under the nearby California Sunflower where it has been residing. All taken with my Nikon D500 using a Nikkor 200-500mm telezoom, the early morning lack of light resulted in some noisy shots, but later photos were cleaner.

jak
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I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their... (show quote)


Nice set Jak

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May 19, 2022 06:54:30   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
jak86094 wrote:
I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their way into our general vicinity during Springtime. Yesterday's trip to the local mountains to the recently revived Tucker Wildlife Center offered a variety of hummingbirds, including the Black-chinned male shown below. It's also known as a haven for Band-tailed Pigeons, California Thrashers (such beautiful songs), Oak Titmice, and California Scurb Jays. Though the sky was cloudy all morning, my photos of the Band-tailed Pigeons had nearly white backgrounds. Just for fun, I opened one in Photoshop and imported a visible, cloudy sky. What do you think? On my return to the coast, I dropped by the Urban Forest in Huntington Beach (part of the Huntington Central Park complex...a great birding spot) in search of a Black-throated Sparrow, which normally prefers the deserts and scrublands. As you will see below, this very attractive sparrow has been hanging around the Urban Forest among trees and bushes. Though seen previously here in the SoCal coastal area, the discovery of this species always creates excitement. I was able to watch this pretty bird for a good 10 minutes before it hopped under the nearby California Sunflower where it has been residing. All taken with my Nikon D500 using a Nikkor 200-500mm telezoom, the early morning lack of light resulted in some noisy shots, but later photos were cleaner.

jak
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I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their... (show quote)


Nice set!! but way too much noise!!

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May 19, 2022 16:43:14   #
jak86094
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Nice set Jak


Thanks, Jack. Spring brings so much life and beauty. Hope you can get out and enjoy it. jak

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May 19, 2022 16:48:36   #
jak86094
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
Nice set!! but way too much noise!!


Yes, I knew that and pointed it out. I’m experimenting with settings and behavior to reduce noise in camera. Thanks for looking and commenting. Have a nice weekend and take some
Great photos.

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May 22, 2022 16:08:11   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
jak86094 wrote:
I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their way into our general vicinity during Springtime. Yesterday's trip to the local mountains to the recently revived Tucker Wildlife Center offered a variety of hummingbirds, including the Black-chinned male shown below. It's also known as a haven for Band-tailed Pigeons, California Thrashers (such beautiful songs), Oak Titmice, and California Scurb Jays. Though the sky was cloudy all morning, my photos of the Band-tailed Pigeons had nearly white backgrounds. Just for fun, I opened one in Photoshop and imported a visible, cloudy sky. What do you think? On my return to the coast, I dropped by the Urban Forest in Huntington Beach (part of the Huntington Central Park complex...a great birding spot) in search of a Black-throated Sparrow, which normally prefers the deserts and scrublands. As you will see below, this very attractive sparrow has been hanging around the Urban Forest among trees and bushes. Though seen previously here in the SoCal coastal area, the discovery of this species always creates excitement. I was able to watch this pretty bird for a good 10 minutes before it hopped under the nearby California Sunflower where it has been residing. All taken with my Nikon D500 using a Nikkor 200-500mm telezoom, the early morning lack of light resulted in some noisy shots, but later photos were cleaner.

jak
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I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their... (show quote)


An eye-catchingly beautiful variety
⭐🎖️☀️🎖️⭐

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May 22, 2022 16:14:25   #
jak86094
 
joecichjr wrote:
An eye-catchingly beautiful variety
⭐🎖️☀️🎖️⭐


Thanks very much, Joe. l appreciate the kind words. Have a great week. jak

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Dec 16, 2023 15:52:56   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
jak86094 wrote:
I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their way into our general vicinity during Springtime. Yesterday's trip to the local mountains to the recently revived Tucker Wildlife Center offered a variety of hummingbirds, including the Black-chinned male shown below. It's also known as a haven for Band-tailed Pigeons, California Thrashers (such beautiful songs), Oak Titmice, and California Scurb Jays. Though the sky was cloudy all morning, my photos of the Band-tailed Pigeons had nearly white backgrounds. Just for fun, I opened one in Photoshop and imported a visible, cloudy sky. What do you think? On my return to the coast, I dropped by the Urban Forest in Huntington Beach (part of the Huntington Central Park complex...a great birding spot) in search of a Black-throated Sparrow, which normally prefers the deserts and scrublands. As you will see below, this very attractive sparrow has been hanging around the Urban Forest among trees and bushes. Though seen previously here in the SoCal coastal area, the discovery of this species always creates excitement. I was able to watch this pretty bird for a good 10 minutes before it hopped under the nearby California Sunflower where it has been residing. All taken with my Nikon D500 using a Nikkor 200-500mm telezoom, the early morning lack of light resulted in some noisy shots, but later photos were cleaner.

jak
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I'm frequently amazed by the birds that find their... (show quote)


Lovely shooting

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