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« Thread Started on Oct 27, 2009, 12:33am »
Bong sounded excited when he was telling me that a pair of Java Sparrow were building their nest. It got me excited when he told me that he spent 6 hours photographing them. Ever since I was a kid I have always like them because of their prim & proper look. They look like they are dress for a formal. I was there at about 6 AM walking around and took some pictures of LTS, ETS, and BS. All very common birds but just to warm up and get ready. Soon I saw the pair of JS. They were sweet, loving, and care free. Prop Jerry who knew I was there inform me that Neon has just captured the BRT and so I joined them. Doc Mando was also there. He and Prop Jerry knows all the birds and their location in UP like the palm of their hand. The BRT did not come back but it was worth the trip because Neon taught me how to use the flash on several modes ETTL, Manual, & Multiply. This guy knows a lot of things. Thank you Neon. After experimenting with it I went back to the site of the JS. Sylvia soon arrives with Tina. Martin and Tonji also showed up. These guys are good and so I will post my pictures lest they become obsolete when they should post their pictures. The JS has a very cute dance where they hop up and down their perch before making love. I hope Romy, Neon, or Bong will be able to video them. The birds are just so wonderful. I also stayed there for 6 hours. Thank you Bong. An added feature to everyones delight was the appearance of the Colasisi.

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Re: Java Sparrow (For Adults Only)
« Reply #1 on Oct 27, 2009, 12:45am »
Interesting find! I never knew these birds would nest inside the hollow of trees! Great captures by the way! :-)
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« Reply #2 on Oct 27, 2009, 1:03am »
wow.. nice shots and behavior docu! congrats sir!
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« Reply #3 on Oct 27, 2009, 1:04am »

Oct 27, 2009, 12:45am, Bobby Kintanar wrote:
Interesting find! I never knew these birds would nest inside the hollow of trees! Great captures by the way! :-)



Thank you Bobby. I have great admiration for these birds. They really have to gather the pine needles one by one to build their nest. They live from day to day as they have no storage facilities. I hope that no harm will come to them especially when they have their young. Mabuhay.
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« Reply #4 on Oct 27, 2009, 1:06am »
Wooooooooow. The 2nd and 3rd shots are superb. Beautiful set here sir Ely.
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« Reply #5 on Oct 27, 2009, 1:23am »
Great captures Ely !!!! It was really nice to see you again :)

My favorites are the 2nd and 3rd photos too
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« Reply #6 on Oct 27, 2009, 1:34am »
Awesome set Ely! Nice color and exposure on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd photos. :)

I'm glad that you enjoyed observing and capturing their behavior. Too bad I did not have my 5DII with me last Sunday, but I did have tons of images capturing every movement of their intimacy. :)

It's a pleasure sharing this find to my fellow birdnuts! I know they also have great captures of this beautiful pair. :)
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« Reply #7 on Oct 27, 2009, 10:58am »

I see you posted the action shots! Quick on the trigger Mr.T, good job. I find it interesting when there are many people taking pictures, all the pictures turn out differently even if the subject is the same.

Its fun to see what is interesting or catches the eye of the photographer. I can see by these pictures that you, sir, are into, ah...well...hmmm, lets call it bird behavior. :)

Nice pics Ely, thank for posting and sharing. It was a pleasure taking pictures with you.



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« Reply #8 on Oct 27, 2009, 11:00am »
Thank you Edu, Toto, & Tina. I am looking forward to seeing your pictures Tina, because I know how good you are with a camera especially now that you have a 500mm. Mabuhay.
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« Reply #9 on Oct 27, 2009, 11:05am »

Oct 27, 2009, 1:34am, RD Nabong wrote:
Awesome set Ely! Nice color and exposure on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd photos. :)

I'm glad that you enjoyed observing and capturing their behavior. Too bad I did not have my 5DII with me last Sunday, but I did have tons of images capturing every movement of their intimacy. :)

It's a pleasure sharing this find to my fellow birdnuts! I know they also have great captures of this beautiful pair. :)



Thank you Bong. It was fun and a pleasant surprise to see our fellow bird lovers and birdnuts all there and taking pictures of the love birds. Please try to video the birds if you are still up to it. Their love dance is so cute. Makes you wonder why they are like skipping rope. Six hours is a long time. Heh heh heh. I had the same experience as you did.
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« Reply #10 on Oct 27, 2009, 11:41am »
Wonderful pictures from a very cool day! The Java Sparrow was one of the birds I really, really wanted to see. Then, to see a couple dancing, mating, making a nest and preening .. wow! Gotta love UP birding!
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Oct 27, 2009, 10:58am, Tonji Ramos wrote:

I see you posted the action shots! Quick on the trigger Mr.T, good job. I find it interesting when there are many people taking pictures, all the pictures turn out differently even if the subject is the same.

Its fun to see what is interesting or catches the eye of the photographer. I can see by these pictures that you, sir, are into, ah...well...hmmm, lets call it bird behavior. :)

Nice pics Ely, thank for posting and sharing. It was a pleasure taking pictures with you.



You are right about the different ways people take their pictures. I like the BIF of Neon. Not only is it a good picture but a good challenge and keeps you busy. I hope he will go back and try to take a video of the dancing couple. They are so cute when they do that. I am looking forward to see your postings as these birds are really a delight to watch. Thank you and I enjoyed your company.
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Oct 27, 2009, 11:41am, Sylvia Ramos wrote:
Wonderful pictures from a very cool day! The Java Sparrow was one of the birds I really, really wanted to see. Then, to see a couple dancing, mating, making a nest and preening .. wow! Gotta love UP birding!



Thank you Sylvia. Not only did we enjoy the birding and the company, but the show was the best of the day. I am wishing that someone would take a video of their unique "Love Dance". Its going to be a "This is It" bird version.
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« Reply #13 on Oct 27, 2009, 2:05pm »
Wow, nice shots of oversize JS - Ely!! :o

I specifically went there today to video their love dance but it never materialized. It could be that they are over with that phase and now into laying egg and incubation. I would have stayed longer if not for some chores needed doing.
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Oct 27, 2009, 2:05pm, Neon Rosell II wrote:
Wow, nice shots of oversize JS - Ely!! :o

I specifically went there today to video their love dance but it never materialized. It could be that they are over with that phase and now into laying egg and incubation. I would have stayed longer if not for some chores needed doing.



That is too bad. Maybe they were so happy that day that it was an extemporaneous expression of their delight seeing so many of us watching and photographing them. Thank you for trying Neon.
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« Reply #15 on Oct 27, 2009, 10:58pm »
Truly impressive shots, Ely. I chosed the second picture as the best while the fourth photo as the most interesting :) . Congratulations!
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Oct 27, 2009, 10:58pm, Ariel Matias wrote:
Truly impressive shots, Ely. I chosed the second picture as the best while the fourth photo as the most interesting :) . Congratulations!



Thank you Ariel. It may be of interest for you to know that they were on the same tree as the Colasisi.
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« Reply #17 on Oct 28, 2009, 3:17pm »
Wow, Ely, superb shots.... I like the 2nd and 3rd pics, just perfect!
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Oct 28, 2009, 3:17pm, Alain Del Pascua wrote:
Wow, Ely, superb shots.... I like the 2nd and 3rd pics, just perfect!



Thank you Alain. It was fun to be with them. You should give it a try and maybe you will get to see them do their "Love Dance" which would be the best in any bird show.
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Oct 28, 2009, 3:17pm, Alain Del Pascua wrote:
Wow, Ely, superb shots.... I like the 2nd and 3rd pics, just perfect!



Thank you Alain. It was fun to be with them. You should give it a try and maybe you will get to see them do their "Love Dance" which would be the best in any bird show.
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