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Ramon Quisumbing
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Updated - METALLIC-WINGED SUNBIRDS of Mt. Banahaw Nov 10, 2012 13:22:35 GMT

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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Nov 10, 2012 13:22:35 GMT

This morning, Ely Teehankee and I went up Mt. Banahaw to 3,000 feet above sea level to catch the mixed flocks of upper-elevation montane birds. We set up our hides so that the birds would come closer to us. Although no big mixed flock came, we had 4 small mixed flocks and a good number of individual birds come from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.

We were rewarded with our best looks at pairs of Metallic-Winged Sunbirds (Aethopyga pulcherrima), presumably the jefferyi race.

Canon 1DX camera, 800 mm lens, tripod.

F/5.6, ISO-1250, 1/500, manual exposure.

F/5.6, ISO-1250, 1/160, manual exposure.

F/5.6, ISO-1600, 1/1000, manual exposure.

Last Edit: Nov 19, 2012 10:42:12 GMT by Ramon Quisumbing

Ely Teehankee Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 6,512	Updated - METALLIC-WINGED SUNBIRDS of Mt. Banahaw Nov 10, 2012 21:07:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 10, 2012 21:07:38 GMT We were in the same place and all I got was the female Metallic-winged Sunbird. Your tenacity to stay in one place paid off with the best capture of the day. Well done Ramon & Mabuhay.

Michael R. Anton Certified Birdnut Posts: 375	Updated - METALLIC-WINGED SUNBIRDS of Mt. Banahaw Nov 11, 2012 4:22:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Michael R. Anton on Nov 11, 2012 4:22:39 GMT Very nice captures of the MWS, Ramon!
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Ramon Quisumbing Certified Birdnut Philippine Hawk-Owl Posts: 1,458	Updated - METALLIC-WINGED SUNBIRDS of Mt. Banahaw Nov 11, 2012 20:55:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Nov 11, 2012 20:55:11 GMT Thanks, Ely and Mike.

Dennis Alfaro Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 788	Updated - METALLIC-WINGED SUNBIRDS of Mt. Banahaw Nov 11, 2012 23:41:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis Alfaro on Nov 11, 2012 23:41:02 GMT great photos esp pic no. 2, with a nice backgroud !

Ramon Quisumbing Certified Birdnut Philippine Hawk-Owl Posts: 1,458	Updated - METALLIC-WINGED SUNBIRDS of Mt. Banahaw Nov 11, 2012 23:56:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Nov 11, 2012 23:56:31 GMT Thanks, Dennis.

Steve Albano Certified Birdnut Posts: 274	Updated - METALLIC-WINGED SUNBIRDS of Mt. Banahaw Nov 12, 2012 15:26:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Steve Albano on Nov 12, 2012 15:26:40 GMT Love the colors!! Great capture of this tiny skittish bird!! Thanks for sharing.. .
	for light is nothing without shadows.. .

Ramon Quisumbing Certified Birdnut Philippine Hawk-Owl Posts: 1,458	Updated - METALLIC-WINGED SUNBIRDS of Mt. Banahaw Nov 12, 2012 15:52:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Nov 12, 2012 15:52:43 GMT Thanks, Steve.

Updated - METALLIC-WINGED SUNBIRDS of Mt. Banahaw

Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Nov 10, 2012 13:22:35 GMT

Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 10, 2012 21:07:38 GMT

Post by Michael R. Anton on Nov 11, 2012 4:22:39 GMT

Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Nov 11, 2012 20:55:11 GMT

Post by Dennis Alfaro on Nov 11, 2012 23:41:02 GMT

Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Nov 11, 2012 23:56:31 GMT

Post by Steve Albano on Nov 12, 2012 15:26:40 GMT

Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Nov 12, 2012 15:52:43 GMT