Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight)

Romy Ocon
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Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 7:04:17 GMT

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Post by Romy Ocon on Oct 31, 2008 7:04:17 GMT

These birds were "kissing" each other in the air at Candaba yesterday, with wings flapping in all directions and legs flailing all over. I was lucky to be able to aim, focus and fire a burst of 4 shots with my BIF kit to record the behavior.

Actually, I suspect one is feeding the other.

Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybridus)
CANDABA WETLANDS, PAMPANGA, October 30, 2008
1DM2+ 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 640, 1/2000 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support

Last Edit: Oct 31, 2008 7:06:46 GMT by Romy Ocon

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JP Cariño PBP Trustee "Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) Posts: 1,048	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 7:17:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JP Cariño on Oct 31, 2008 7:17:47 GMT wow! amazing sequence Romy
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jonathandael Cebu Flowerpecker "At least i know the camo is working..." =P Posts: 302	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 8:06:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jonathandael on Oct 31, 2008 8:06:33 GMT great captures! Get a nest you two!

tina mallari PBP Trustee Posts: 2,732	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 9:25:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tina mallari on Oct 31, 2008 9:25:40 GMT Maybe the mom is feeding the child ? Fantastic captures Master IDOL Romy
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William Nguyen Cebu Flowerpecker http://flickr.com/willz0r Posts: 180	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 12:33:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by William Nguyen on Oct 31, 2008 12:33:21 GMT Sensational Romy! Congrats on a fine action series!
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Neon Rosell II PBP Trustee "Never fall in to temptation to get a photo at the expense of the ecosystem” - Avianus lunaticus Posts: 3,180	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 12:58:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Neon Rosell II on Oct 31, 2008 12:58:47 GMT Fantastic captures Ka Mastah!! Agree with Tina looks like the parent bird is feeding its chick. Great timing in getting this behavior documented.
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Bobby Kintanar Moderator, PBP Posts: 2,659	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 14:03:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bobby Kintanar on Oct 31, 2008 14:03:29 GMT Grabeh ang clarity ng photos ka Mastah!! You never fail to surprise us!!! Wohohooo!
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Bob Kaufman Moderator, PBP Posts: 1,545	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 15:47:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 31, 2008 15:47:18 GMT Outstanding series of a feeding behavior, Mastah!
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mantarey Guest	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 17:33:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mantarey on Oct 31, 2008 17:33:45 GMT What a unique and beautiful capture as well.

Teddy Regpala Certified Birdnut, PBP member: The 300mm Club Posts: 1,208	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 22:57:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 31, 2008 22:57:29 GMT Nice series Roms. I think the other bird was "natinik" (choked by a fishbone). ;D The other one was just helping him.
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samieaggro Hornbill Posts: 62	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Oct 31, 2008 23:52:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by samieaggro on Oct 31, 2008 23:52:34 GMT Totally awesome! Whiskered Tern must be classified also as love birds. ;D
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Luis (Chito) Limchiu Certified Birdnut, PBP A bird in the bush is worth 2 hundreds in the hand Posts: 902	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Nov 3, 2008 23:19:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Nov 3, 2008 23:19:29 GMT Incredible!!
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Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Nov 4, 2008 7:59:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on Nov 4, 2008 7:59:32 GMT Just awesome, Ka Mastah!
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lenymanalo Certified Birdnut Bako Bengi Leny Posts: 68	Capturing a KIF (kiss-in-flight) Nov 5, 2008 6:03:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lenymanalo on Nov 5, 2008 6:03:19 GMT Wow! Terrific.
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Post by JP Cariño on Oct 31, 2008 7:17:47 GMT

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Post by tina mallari on Oct 31, 2008 9:25:40 GMT

Post by William Nguyen on Oct 31, 2008 12:33:21 GMT

Post by Neon Rosell II on Oct 31, 2008 12:58:47 GMT

Post by Bobby Kintanar on Oct 31, 2008 14:03:29 GMT

Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 31, 2008 15:47:18 GMT

Post by mantarey on Oct 31, 2008 17:33:45 GMT

Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 31, 2008 22:57:29 GMT

Post by samieaggro on Oct 31, 2008 23:52:34 GMT

Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Nov 3, 2008 23:19:29 GMT

Post by Mark Itol on Nov 4, 2008 7:59:32 GMT

Post by lenymanalo on Nov 5, 2008 6:03:19 GMT