Posts for: B1rdr
Jul 11, 2020 14:46:37 #
Jul 11, 2020 14:43:56 #
Great pic. Male raptors are generally smaller than females, but otherwise fairly difficult to sex.
Jun 12, 2020 17:26:37 #
May 31, 2020 17:18:05 #
Part of the consideration should include where you will be birding. If you are going to be concentrating on shorebirds, look at 10X binoculars. They will give you the reach you need for the distances normally found when you look for shorebirds. If you are going to be looking at woodland birds, consider 7X or 8X since they will tend to allow you to focus quicker and be lighter so that you can find the birds that will normally be moving faster. I personally use 10X42 and my wife prefers 8X32.
Mar 26, 2020 14:25:56 #
Only if you like getting up early. since I retired, I like to sleep a little later.
Mar 26, 2020 14:18:47 #
My favorite bird.
Thanks for sharing because I don't often see them.
Thanks for sharing because I don't often see them.
Mar 20, 2020 15:10:25 #
Just remember, a "clear"test today does not mean you wont get exposed tomorrow. Keep safe.
Feb 24, 2020 20:25:06 #
Birds will frequently lose their tails during an encounter with a predator. The tail feathers are more loosely attached so that they will pull out if the bird is attacked. It takes just a few weeks to regrow the tail feathers, but the birds seem to have little problem flying in the meantime. Better to loose a few feathers than their life.
Jan 22, 2020 20:22:38 #
I love the snow, the more the better. I am retired and I love to think about the poor suckers that still have to go to work. The snow in my driveway and sidewalks will melt soon.
Dec 27, 2019 19:35:42 #
Thanks for all the replies. After reviewing your comments and talking to a camera store owner, he has decided to go in a different direction. Thanks again, Bill
Dec 26, 2019 06:53:40 #
My son is interested in getting digital camera binoculars for travel. The only comments I have found on this site are several years old. I would be interested if anyone has first hand knowledge of the the current offerings, good or bad. Thanks in advance. Bill
Sep 14, 2019 19:58:25 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Welcome. That's quite a first post. I don't know if you know what you have but #3 is an Aplomado Falcon. Very rare and a great photo of one. Congratulations. I would give my favorite lens for a photo like that...well maybe not, but I might loan it.
Yes, I am aware that #3 is an Aplomado Falcon. My friend and I actually found her several miles west of its normal range. She was a second year female based on her bands (not shown in my picture) but identified by the banders.
Sep 9, 2019 21:41:27 #
Sorry, but I don't know how to make them downloadedable. I'll check into that.
Sep 9, 2019 21:39:11 #
Here are a few of the pictures I have taken here in Virginia and in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
Sep 9, 2019 21:03:39 #
I have lurked here for a couple months and thought I should introduce myself. I am retired (read as old) and like to take pictures of birds as well as band birds in the spring. Have not been able to get out much to take pictures lately due to family health issues, but hope to start contributing in the near future.