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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 23, 2008 0:41:13 GMT
Despite the overcast skies, I visited Candaba yesterday to check how the water birds are (and keep my insanity going). I've been here many times, but this is the first instance I saw a cuckoo species in these wetlands. ;D Plaintive Cuckoo ( Cacomantis merulinus, immature) 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, 1/250 sec, ISO 320, Ix! bean bag:  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 23, 2008 1:21:35 GMT
Another one from yesterday - an aptly named Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis) - 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag, EXIF intact.  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 23, 2008 3:09:53 GMT
An immature Lesser Coucal ( Centropus bengalensis) allowed me to get very close, with my vehicle as blind - 40D + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag, EXIF intact:  |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 23, 2008 7:35:59 GMT
Yaaah! I've always wanted to talee this classic shot. It's supposed to be a fairly common sight; even recall seeing drawings of it in elementary schoolbooks; but somehow, haven't seen it yet. Another one from yesterday - an aptly named Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis) - 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, bean bag, EXIF intact. |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 23, 2008 7:42:14 GMT
An immature Lesser Coucal ( Centropus bengalensis) allowed me to get very close, with my vehicle as blind Shot this sometime back around our neighborhood and have labelled it since as immature Philippine Coucal but I could be wrong after I saw your fantastically detailed photo. Can anyone confirm which coucal it is?     |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 23, 2008 10:48:56 GMT
Thanks, Ding.
Immature coucals are tough to ID, and the only reason I'm certain with mine is because the Lesser Coucal is the only one ranging at Candaba.
I think yours is an immature Philippine Coucal, as it matches the description and illustration in the KG.
Romy
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Feb 23, 2008 11:26:18 GMT
Beauties again Ka Romy! Thanks for sharing! :-)
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Feb 23, 2008 11:52:56 GMT
Outstanding captures as always Romy !!! I like em all and the Cattle Egret is simply superbly composed....very well done indeed !!!
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Post by keetredden on Feb 23, 2008 16:25:02 GMT
Hey...I am an American who will be near Antipolo over the next couple of weeks. Where is a good place to go birding? You can email me at zkredden@tiu.edu.
Thanks,
Keet
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Post by JP Cariño on Feb 26, 2008 9:57:50 GMT
i think this is the same cuckoo that nestor got in candaba
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Post by steve pryor on Mar 1, 2008 8:00:43 GMT
Yes, immature Philippine Coucal.
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Post by Raymon Maranga on Apr 23, 2010 2:53:47 GMT
"wala ako masabi" cant say anythng...galingggg grabe!!...very good job!
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