Posts: Joe F.N. | Ugly Hedgehog

Birds from Nappa Tree Pt. and ID needed.

In order of posting.
1/ Great Egret
2/ Whimbrel
3/ Black-bellied Plover
4/ Ruddy Turnstone.

Aug 4, 2015 08:40:38 #

Saw this happy guy in the swamp, any help with ID would be appreciated

I've been waiting four pages to see if someone would identify your bird, Gregory but it hasn't happened yet. It's time to set the record straight. What you have here is a juvenile Great Crested Flycatcher. Oops. I just saw that it has been mentioned. In that case I'm confirming it. Hope it helps. Good shot my friend.

Jul 13, 2015 20:01:12 #

Some Birds Like to Pose

They're all good Donna but #2 is exceptional. Though the subject is adorable it's the quality of the image that makes it such a great photograph.

Jul 5, 2015 16:38:45 #

Don't know what it is??

Are you sure it's not Bee Balm, Bob?

Jul 5, 2015 16:33:02 #

gregoryd45 wrote:

Great shots Joe, very well done, love the colors and detail

Thanks a lot Gregory. Much appreciated.

Jul 5, 2015 16:32:30 #

carlysue wrote:

It is a difficult task,Joe, to get images that are different. These are inspiring,Joe,reminding me that there is always a different angle, perspective, something new and exciting. I agree with others regarding #3--its as focused on you as you are on him!!

Hi Carla. The most aggressive ones are always the females with Ospreys. The males seem to be content to sit in a tree and watch their mates handle the tough stuff. Where have you read that before? Thanks lady.

Jul 5, 2015 16:30:13 #

Swamp-Cork wrote:

I think you accomplished your mission very successfully, Joe. Very beautiful---thanks!

My pleasure Corky. Thanks for looking in.

Jul 5, 2015 16:29:31 #

gekko11 wrote:

incredible series Joe !! how do you manage to get that close !? :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Get close enough to the nest and then be patient. The birds will do the rest.

Jul 5, 2015 16:28:09 #

robertjerl wrote:

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I don't she likes you much. Something on the order of "point that #@$^%*! thing somewhere else".

I'm sure that's what she was saying, Jerry. And she said it often enough. Thanks my friend.

Jul 5, 2015 16:26:58 #

sailorsmom wrote:

Oh, my, those eyes certainly are intense! All excellent shots, Joe!

Thank you very much Sue.

Jul 3, 2015 15:59:54 #

DickC wrote:

Wow! That last one looks like she's coming after you!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :D :D

She was indeed Dick. And she meant it.

Jul 3, 2015 15:59:18 #

jimmya wrote:

Excellent shots particularly the last one. I think you were seen as a possible threat.

I'm sure I was Jimmy. Thanks a lot.

Jul 3, 2015 15:58:38 #

Farkle wrote:

Joe,
All of these images are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

It was my pleasure Phil. Thanks for looking in.

Jul 3, 2015 15:58:02 #

Sylvias wrote:

Wonderful downloads Joe, excellent detail, enjoyed them very much. :thumbup: :thumbup: :-)

Thank you Sylvia. So glad you liked them.

(Main Photography Discussion)

Jul 3, 2015 12:16:38 #

The first official picture of my new rangefinder.

What an incredible camera, Bob. I'd buy it just for that awesome dial on top. I saw your other post as well and the results from that camera are impressive. You must get the same sensation as holding a classic Leica. Well done Bob.