Got any bird pics?

[Cabezon]

I know, I know. I drove all the way to the Yakima and did not bring my fly rod. Nope, it was me and the wifey birding / wildlflower adventure up the Umtanum Canyon. It was quite successful. I added two new species to my life list: yellow-breasted chat and rough-winged swallows. And we had a number of great views of lazuli buntings, like this one.


Steve

 

[swimmy]

I'm sure you've mentioned this before, but what's your camera setup here? I'm really diggin' the male yellow warbler photo.

Nikon D-500 with various lenses.

The Warbler shot was taken with a 200-500 5.6.

Love that set up.

 

[MT_Flyfisher]

On the Yellowstone.

 

[MT_Flyfisher]

These pictures were taken by a friend of mine in SW Montana, except the last one which was posted on the internet several years back - I think as a joke.

 

[creekx]

 

[riseform]

Northern flicker

 

[creekx]

Northern flicker

Impressive! I am working on my BIF game, so I know how tough these are.

 

[riseform]

Impressive! I am working on my BIF game, so I know how tough these are.

Thanks, but I have to admit since switching to mirrorless (I went with the OM-1) it feels like I'm cheating. With my DSLR I had to work really hard for what I considered a quality BIF photo. The flicker photo is still a bit soft (should have used a faster shutter speed) but the current "computer attached to a lens" mirrorless cameras with tracking and bird eye focus are downright scary.

 

[Jim F.]

Northern flicker

Nice shot! My Sony mirrorless makes BIF easier as well.

 

[Uptonogood]

Barred owl using our backyard water feature.

 

[adamcu280]

Thanks, but I have to admit since switching to mirrorless (I went with the OM-1) it feels like I'm cheating. With my DSLR I had to work really hard for what I considered a quality BIF photo. The flicker photo is still a bit soft (should have used a faster shutter speed) but the current "computer attached to a lens" mirrorless cameras with tracking and bird eye focus are downright scary.

I tried the OM-1 mk2 and liked the size and instant feedback from the electronic viewfinder, but I burned through batteries in ~300 shots and if I had polarized glasses on, the viewfinder was nearly unusable.

I really wanted to like the setup but those are two heavy non-starters.

Edit: maybe it was the EM something mk2. Whatever it was.... Pass.

 

[creekx]

Self-reported for chumming. This little feller was hovering above our feeder. Nikon Z5 mirrorless.

 

[riseform]

When the other migrant birds go silent, this flycatcher continues to vocalize all day, all summer.
Western Wood-Pewee

 

[Wadin' Boot]

the light on Monday was super shitty but this guy flew right by. Low tide is ospreys doing cool stuff time....

@riseform that flicker shot is beautiful, they are stunning birds

 

[Phil K]

'Took a long bike ride alongside the Duwamish this past Monday. On my way back I was startled to pass- WHAT? An owl standing on the shoulder. I circled back and yes, there was this Barn Owl holding its wing awkwardly. Of course I wanted to help, but it quickly ducked under the guardrail and scooted through the Horsetail into an impenetrable Blackberry thicket. Wading in after it would have spelled disaster for my spandex clad legs, and then how does one grab a panicked owl barehanded without suffering major lacerations? I felt helpless to do anything, and am still sad. Such beautiful creatures!

 

[swimmy]

Northern flicker

Fantastic.

Same as @creekx I'm trying to get better at BIF. Can't tell you how many shitty pics of birds I've taken.

 

[Wadin' Boot]

Can't tell you how many shitty pics of birds I've taken.

I think all of us back here could probably say the same thing! At least these days there's digital. Film and developing costs would have prohibited me from every trying for flight pics!

 

[Tom Butler]

Bill had a fish scooped. I gave a big pull as this one dove then released to snap a pick.

not mine I don't think, but I lost the one I had on

 

[Stonedfish]

 

[mr.badexample]

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what do you think they're doing ? they act like robins almost, using they're beaks for either food or nesting material but up in the trees or on the suet the rest of the year.