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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 28, 2010 2:15:46 GMT
I was encourage to take pictures of this bird by Gabs and I am glad that I did. Its the most friendly bird that I have ever encountered. It was also fun to watch him go after the insects and than back to his perch. Gabs even joined me early in the morning. I started with my favorite 800mm. Soon Mel, Mark, & Adri of WBCP joined us. I guess when there is company it turns into a human conversation affair. The bird did not mind us and went about his business of catching his food. I did not put any insect repellent and surprisingly I got bitten only twice by some mosquitos. This flycatcher was really very efficient in catching the insects flying around the place. He ate so much that he was pooping every now and than. Soon everyone left and it was only me and the friendly bird. He moved from the high perch to the low perch and vice versa from time to time. I waited for him to go to the low perch where I could good get a better angle. It was also amazing to see him perch so close to the thorns without getting stab. After feeling contented with what I got, I started packing my gear to head for home and here he comes again to the low perch. Since I was the only one there I approached him with caution to 3.9 meters. I decided to get my 300mm and this was when I was able to get a photo of the bird with a small bee on its beak. That really made my day. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM, Gitzo GT3530LS tripod, Wimberley WH200 head. Manual exposure in available light. f/5.6, ISO 800, 1/125 sec.  f/5.6, ISO 1250, 1/200 sec.  f/5.6, ISO 1250, 1/200 sec. Full Frame.  Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM with Canon Extender 1.4X II Manfrotto 475B Tripod, MF 373 Gimbal Head f/4, ISO 800, 1/320 sec.  f/4, ISO 800, 1/200 sec.  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Nov 28, 2010 2:33:21 GMT
Wow! nice series on this little "pure genius flycatcher", Ely! It will be on adult plumage by the time I get paroled, if its still there.
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Post by butchsanjuan on Nov 28, 2010 5:28:30 GMT
Beautiful, Ely! I hope it is stays there a few more days.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 28, 2010 6:47:09 GMT
Wow! nice series on this little "pure genius flycatcher", Ely! It will be on adult plumage by the time I get paroled, if its still there. Thank you Neon. If that will be the case than I will join you for the new plumage. LOL |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 28, 2010 7:37:44 GMT
almost everyone has now taken a photo (hundreds each) of this species in UPD. Yours is the only one with food in beak.. signature Elytee  |
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Post by mantarey on Nov 28, 2010 7:41:02 GMT
Very nice captures Ely. One of the workers there told me that this bird has been around since August, it's so used to people being around in that small place that's it's no longer bothered when the Birdnuts are around. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 28, 2010 10:23:04 GMT
Beautiful, Ely! I hope it is stays there a few more days. Thank you Butch. From the way its feeding I think he has found a good place. I just hope nothing scares it away. Best to go as soon as you can. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 28, 2010 11:18:20 GMT
almost everyone has now taken a photo (hundreds each) of this species in UPD. Yours is the only one with food in beak.. signature Elytee That is a nice compliment. Thank you Edu. I guess it was a lucky break for me. I noticed that he swallows his food quite fast. |
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Post by Mark Itol on Nov 28, 2010 15:22:10 GMT
Wonderful set, sir Ely. You even got it with food on its beak.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 28, 2010 22:08:36 GMT
Very nice captures Ely. One of the workers there told me that this bird has been around since August, it's so used to people being around in that small place that's it's no longer bothered when the Birdnuts are around. Thank you Rey. It just goes to show that birds can be friendly if no one harms them. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 28, 2010 22:09:37 GMT
Wonderful set, sir Ely. You even got it with food on its beak. Thank you Mark. That was a lucky break for me. |
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Post by gabriel buluran on Nov 30, 2010 7:25:41 GMT
Great captures Ely! The friendly pure genius was putting on a show for us that time... it went to all possible perches in the area.
Cheers and thanks for the tea and the sandwich. They were almost as delightful as the flycatcher, hehehe...
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 30, 2010 11:17:59 GMT
Great captures Ely! The friendly pure genius was putting on a show for us that time... it went to all possible perches in the area. Cheers and thanks for the tea and the sandwich. They were almost as delightful as the flycatcher, hehehe... Thank you for your appreciation and for keeping me company Gabs. Had a great and delightful day. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Dec 4, 2010 15:14:41 GMT
WOW!!! Excellent details and quality!!! Impressive!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 5, 2010 2:59:26 GMT
WOW!!! Excellent details and quality!!! Impressive! Thank you Ariel. The bird is really friendly. Maybe there is a chance that he will be there till spring time. |
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Post by Edwin Matias on Dec 6, 2010 14:03:56 GMT
Awesome Series... hope it's still there, hope i can see and take a photo of this bird.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 7, 2010 1:31:37 GMT
Awesome Series... hope it's still there, hope i can see and take a photo of this bird. Thank you Edwin. I heard during the party of the PBPF last Sunday that it has been absent the past 3 days and in all probability it has already left the area. Hopefully there will be other birds that we can photograph. |
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