Bird Help
Jul 29, 2020 14:27:39 #
Steve V wrote:
I have been trying to get some bird shots while quarantined on the beach. Anyway I realize I don't know the name of this guy or many of the names at all. Any help or comments appreciated.
F13 1/1000 ISO 900 on first 800 on 2 and 3.
F13 1/1000 ISO 900 on first 800 on 2 and 3.
By the way, if I may, where in New Jersey were these taken?
I have been involved in building a couple houses in Sea Isle City.
Shore bird paradise. Especially the marsh.
Bill
Jul 29, 2020 14:50:02 #
Steve V
Loc: New Jersey
newtoyou wrote:
By the way, if I may, where in New Jersey were these taken?
I have been involved in building a couple houses in Sea Isle City.
Shore bird paradise. Especially the marsh.
Bill
I have been involved in building a couple houses in Sea Isle City.
Shore bird paradise. Especially the marsh.
Bill
This is from Island Beach State Park south of Seaside, right on the inlet. Barneget Lighthouse across the inlet to the south.
Jul 29, 2020 15:44:20 #
Steve V wrote:
Thanks for your input. The second shot is just before it drops straight down from 50 ft or more and catches tiny bluefish fry. I have been trying to get them just as they hit the surface but they are so quick I usually only get the splash.
That action would eliminate the Skimmer.
True to it's name it 'skims' the water with mandible in the water and snap up the fish they hit.
Terns dive.
Bill
Jul 29, 2020 16:40:13 #
Steve V
Loc: New Jersey
newtoyou wrote:
That action would eliminate the Skimmer.
True to it's name it 'skims' the water with mandible in the water and snap up the fish they hit.
Terns dive.
Bill
True to it's name it 'skims' the water with mandible in the water and snap up the fish they hit.
Terns dive.
Bill
Thanks Bill, I’ve seen that action on the back bay. Hope to get one of them also.
Jul 29, 2020 17:58:30 #
Jul 30, 2020 06:43:00 #
Jul 30, 2020 08:25:37 #
for #2Jul 30, 2020 08:38:34 #
My Picture Bird ID app does indeed say it's a common tern. They are good shots.
Jul 30, 2020 09:51:50 #
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Jul 30, 2020 13:18:48 #
srscary
Loc: Cary, NC
If you upload a photo to Google Photos, you get a search option for identifying the "subject". I have experimented with the modest collection of birds and bugs I have in my backyard and the search results have been very accurate.
Jul 30, 2020 13:42:54 #
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Jul 31, 2020 01:16:10 #
I would say common tern. Beak is shorter on the Arctic. At least that is what I observed in three pictures I saw on line.
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