Thanks, Mike!

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks! I learnt a lot too!

Thanks, Jerry!

Thanks, Samantha!

May 21 - Spotted a red-shouldered hawk perched near what looked like an abandoned nest. Later visits showed two chicks, and I was able to photograph their progress most days until they fledged and left the nest.
I was able to set up about 100 feet from the nest, shot everything with my Sony A6600 and a Sigma 150-600 mm lens, tripod mounted.
I hope you enjoy the story!

May 21 - Adult near nest site


May 31 - First sighting of chicks, being fed


Jun 1 - Snuggling time


Jun 5 - Checking the wings


Jun 12 - Growing fast


Jun 14 - Sort of airborne


Jun 18 - Calling for Mom


Jun 22 - Cleaning the nest


Jun 25 - Empty nest


Jul 9 - Back for a visit

I really like the 70-350 that I use with my A6600. It's a bit short for birds, but a lot lighter than my 150-600 Sigma alternative!
Sample attached at 350mm, f6.3, 1/1600

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I have the Sony 70-350 on my A6600, and love it!
I have hardly used my Sigma 150-600 since I bought the Sony lens, mostly because of weight and focussing speed.
Much of the advantage of the APS-C format is the smaller size of the lens.
Especially when you're old!

Love those shots!
I used to ride steam trains to school in the UK in the late 1940's

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Great shot, Ron

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Hope this helps!

Caught this beauty while out for a walk this afternoon. Amazing number of acorns stored in his/her tree.
Sony A6600 70-350 mm, f11, 1/500

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I have used mine as my one travel lens on my A6000 and it has been an extremely effective and useful lens. I just upgraded to an A6600 and will also use it there.
A great buy!