Shitting birds, for n00bs, using camera

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Cognac McCarthy: Oct 5, 2008; It's a man's game, but boys will play

I recently got my hands on a Fuji 70-300 and I love it. More red winged blackbirds for the pile

And a barn swallow

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Cognac McCarthy: Oct 5, 2008; It's a man's game, but boys will play

p0stal b0b posted:

I had the good fortune to get some pics of a native New Zealand wood pigeon, or kererū, which perched briefly outside my kitchen window this morning. These guys have the approximate aerodynamics of a bumblebee and a habit of trying to perch on branches that simply can't support their fat asses. They then eat fermented berries until they get so drunk they fall out of the tree.

So, a pretty typical representation of a New Zealander, then.

These are so great.

I sat on the ground waiting for this great blue heron to go after a fish for about 15 minutes. Eventually I gave up and stood up to walk away. That startled him and he flew away, and of course I had already flicked my camera off so I missed my chance to catch him in the air.

# ¿ Jul 22, 2022 15:51

Cognac McCarthy: Oct 5, 2008; It's a man's game, but boys will play

Fraggle Rock lookin-rear end bird (great pics though)

# ¿ Nov 14, 2022 18:50

Cognac McCarthy: Oct 5, 2008; It's a man's game, but boys will play

Brrrmph posted:

Oh, those are delightful.

This isn’t a great picture, but it’s the first day of spring and in Minnesota that’s a beautiful thing.

Hello Minnesota friend. If you're in the metro area, the best birds are at Murphy-Hanrehan around this time. I'm going to be heading there next weekend to see what I can see.

# ¿ Mar 21, 2023 04:47

Cognac McCarthy: Oct 5, 2008; It's a man's game, but boys will play

It's just a popular destination for herons, blackbirds, swans, etc. when they migrate north around this time. They have an osprey nest, as well, though I think it's inconsistently used. I first got interested in birding after a very impressive hike there a few years ago.

# ¿ Mar 21, 2023 18:07

Cognac McCarthy: Oct 5, 2008; It's a man's game, but boys will play

xzzy posted:

They are insanely common in the midwest. Well they're common all over NA but you can't throw a rock without hitting one in Illinois. If you're ever out there find a local prairie preserve and you'll see dozens.

You'll hear them first though. They are noisy dudes.

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