That photo there was at the Kaituna cut @PointerQuote:
Originally Posted by Sparrow
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That photo there was at the Kaituna cut @PointerQuote:
Originally Posted by Sparrow
Thats an impressively strong branch to hold a fatty like that without breaking.Quote:
Originally Posted by john m
no doubt covered in Tomato source :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dynastar27
Ooops - from Page #1 :-(
Great shot ZebQuote:
Originally Posted by Dreamer
Had one of these magnificent Birds sitting on our Pergola - just 3m from front door last week.
Wife feeds birds her left over bread - (90% sparrows) wax eyes etc - and these Native Falcons get the odd one.
Had one have a go at the Aussie Terrier on our front lawn a few years back too.
If I was to come back in another life as a creature - this is my #1 pick
We have a pair living up in Native beech approx 1500m behind us.
Top rate Photography - a credit to youQuote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
Can I ask what you are using ??
That would be pretty cool have a pair living that close to you mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
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Yes - when I was 10-16 yrs age - we had a pair in Tekuiti - they nested in a big old dead Rata.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamer
They used to dive bomb me whenever I walked past - could feel the wind from their attack - that is how close they got.
Same locality the 1st confirmed sighting that the Blue Wattled Crow (Kokako) was not extinct after all !!
By "yours truly" when I was 11 years old (1968/9)
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not my photo - camera were not invented back then - apart from Box Bronies
Thanks - I use a Nikon D7000 (which is getting on a bit now but still does the job), those photos are with an 18-105mm lens which is usually a bit too short for bird photos but those ones were friendly and let me get close enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
Yes - I would have thought you would of had a bit more zoom than that - great work !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
Clarity is pefect
Anyone on here using camera adaption (or IPhone - Android) on Spotting scopes ??
thinking it might be my up and coming lazy old man retirement hunting in "very near" future
I have an 80-200mm and a 400mm for things a bit further away but I don't usually take them too far into the hills because of the extra weight and bulk on multiday trips.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
Here is a whole album of my bird photos to browse through if you're interested: https://flic.kr/s/aHsjXCA3Hb
Impressive !!Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
All shot with the Nikon ??
Yip, most with the D7000 and some with the old D80 I had before it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
We have a resident NZ Falcon at work flying around catching sparrows that are feeding on the feed pad.Bloody impressive to see but too fast for my little pocket camera.
Very cool, always been a bit of a part time twitcher but your talent shows how even the starling is taken for granted!
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4466/...83bea1a5_o.jpgDSC_9223 by Ben, on Flickr
Bombs away!
geeze great timing ben:D
Attachment 78099 Had a wee korero with this guy on the way out the other day... Reckoned everything is going to be alk good...
Dundee, as soon as the high country gets a bit cooler, and the birds start storming the vineyards, the Falcons arrive ... love watching them hunting the birds through the vines ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
A few from the weekend...
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4511/...f65e01d3_o.jpgNZ South Island Robin by Ben, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4489/...37a7e16b_o.jpgNZ South Island Robin by Ben, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4445/...3dee94a4_o.jpgNZ South Island Robin by Ben, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4444/...3f6bd388_o.jpgNZ South Island Robin by Ben, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4446/...9a6252fd_o.jpgNZ South Island Robin by Ben, on Flickr
You certainly have a talent Ben.
oiyoujimmywada helluthinkure lookinat eh.great photo but that certainly is one of those dont even think of f..g with me looks.majestic bird is old morepork.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biggun708
One of those omnipotent stares that your not quite sure if you should be holding eye contact with....Quote:
Originally Posted by kotuku
He might look better on a log in the estuary - but he has become a frequent visitor - nice place to dry out on the roof after wading Attachment 79052
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4665/...60ef80b43f.jpgNew Zealand Rock Wren by Dylan Higgison, on Flickr
need to update the watermark , took this last weekend
Shit really, i have had them come and land right beside me in the maimai during the day before, right beside my head.Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
During wet weather - I often wonder how the birds survive - a couple of weeks back it was raining heavily and I spotted these two sitting under a walkway beside a cattle loading ramp - clever birds staying out of the rain - there were eight tiny chicks under Mum and Dad - I opened the car door for a better shot and missed the best chick pictures as they moved off - but they were back an hour later when I went past - clever birds! Attachment 82667
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Originally Posted by GWH
Have had them come see what's going on whilst hunting, follow you for 50m or so then bugger off to where they came from. Bloody spooky when they fly past silentlyQuote:
Originally Posted by GWH
The young of the Kingfisher would have to the be the ugliest chicks ... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by scotty
Attachment 82801 Could've watched this fella for hours.
@square1 where was that? Tiritiri? Got them down here on one of the islands, awesome to watch them getting around, for 'non flying' they sure can move
Mate that would make a terrific canvas print on the wall!!! I would actually pay you for the original. Can you PM me if that would be ok?Quote:
Originally Posted by square1
pollen esian!!
I’m glad you think so, it looks brilliant in my lounge! Will Pm you :)
This was on Ulva, probably near where you are talking about! Yeah speedy critters eh, beautiful to watch. Just a shame this one was only working in the shade, it was difficult to get a properly lit picture. I’m going to Tiritiri soon so hopefully get another chance thereQuote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
First test shots with new lens from @savage270
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4627/...8819c105_o.jpgGull by Ben, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4784/...6f44afe7_o.jpgFantail by Ben, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4798/...06520247_o.jpgFantail by Ben, on Flickr
So you like? @GravelBen
Yip, pretty good for what it is - doesn't really compete with my 80-200 f2.8 for focus speed or sharpness (didn't expect it to comparing pro vs consumer level glass) but image qual is nice enough, the 30% longer reach is handy and its about half the weight. Cheers :thumbsup:
