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Post by Toto Gamboa on Feb 27, 2010 20:21:11 GMT
Pardon for the quality as I am processing these on my laptop. Not much birding but I was able to squeeze in some few minutes sneaking out. These were taken in Picnic Grove, Tagaytay. These got me puzzled, but what do these flowers have that these wood swallows seem to hop from flower to flower doing ala sunbird. Are they now feeding on nectars? or are there insects in the flowers? or they drink from dews/water that settled in? I thought this species feed on flight but these behaviours are quite different. Anybody got an idea?  Canon 50D, 400mm f5.6, Tripod @ f5.6, 1/500, ISO100, 70% pixels wasted  Canon 50D, 400mm f5.6, Tripod @ f5.6, 1/320, ISO100, 80% pixels wasted  Canon 50D, 400mm f5.6, Tripod @ f5.6, 1/800, ISO200, 60% pixels wasted |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Feb 27, 2010 20:38:24 GMT
wow!  Great shots glenn! I love how those reds burn! |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 27, 2010 22:31:38 GMT
Nice behavior shots with vibrant colors, Toto. These WBWS normally eat insects which they catch in flight, I'd guess they're looking for such creatures among the flowers.
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Feb 27, 2010 23:03:20 GMT
Nice capture Toto! I love the colors and composition of the 1st & 3rd shots!  |
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Post by tina mallari on Feb 28, 2010 0:01:49 GMT
wow in all my years of bird watching/bird photography, it's the first time i've seen wood swallows feeding or drinking from flowers - great timing !!! nice captures Toto - way to go |
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Feb 28, 2010 6:37:13 GMT
First pic best for me. Usually these guys are on a tree or a wire. Not often do they pose so nicely.
Maybe they were thirsty.
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Feb 28, 2010 6:58:05 GMT
Thanks Edu, Mastah, RD, Tina and Tonji for looking! I am swayed to believe they are going after dews to quench their thirst. Never the less, I was more excited to see them on an unusual colorful perch. I got a bonus BIF too  Canon 50D, EF 400mm f5.6L, Handheld Shot @ f5.6, 1/1250", ISO200, 50% pixels wasted |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 28, 2010 7:55:16 GMT
White-breasted Flowerpeckers!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Mar 1, 2010 3:10:59 GMT
White-breasted Flowerpeckers! Heheh Thanks Ding! |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Mar 1, 2010 10:18:12 GMT
This might have been how Magellan felt when he discovered the Philippines. You have discovered that the WBWS does feed on flowers and well documented. Well done Toto. Mabuhay.
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Post by Mark Itol on Mar 1, 2010 13:12:25 GMT
Congrats on discovering this new species of flowerpeckers, Toto! ;D Nice captures of these birds in an unusual setting.
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Mar 2, 2010 3:35:12 GMT
This might have been how Magellan felt when he discovered the Philippines. You have discovered that the WBWS does feed on flowers and well documented. Well done Toto. Mabuhay. Thanks sir Ely. Actually at first, despite the distance of their perch, I was so excited seeing these birds in a different perch. Having red flowers, the green leaves and the blue sky, I thought I am in for a treat. And after a few shots, I begin to realize that they are not there just to perch but they are feeding on the flowers. I thought it would have been great if I got a video. Congrats on discovering this new species of flowerpeckers, Toto! ;D Nice captures of these birds in an unusual setting. That is true mark. I havent seen these birds in these settings other than electrical wires, tall posts, antennas. Thanks for looking! |
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Post by mantarey on Mar 2, 2010 5:20:49 GMT
Great set Toto, this one is an awesone flight shot, deserves a place in your wall. |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Mar 3, 2010 3:18:14 GMT
Thanks Rey. I am glad you liked it! |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Mar 3, 2010 4:46:24 GMT
Definitely this one is drinking nectar from the flower of what I think is the Erythrina tree, family of the Dapdap tree. With the severe heat, it is not surprising that they will seek ways to quench their thirst. I have seen the insect feeding YVB punch the lower part of my passionata vine flowers to draw the nectar. The OBS drink well poised from the center of the flower of its nectar host. Thanks for sharing this beautifully captured behavior. Nice BIF, too. letlyd
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Mar 5, 2010 1:05:29 GMT
I just realize that this might be the best explanation of this behaviour. This could be an El Nino effect. THanks Telyds!
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Mar 6, 2010 14:30:08 GMT
Great looking 'pecker you got there Glenn. I like it when it is in flight
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Mar 8, 2010 5:03:22 GMT
Great looking 'pecker you got there Glenn. I like it when it is in flight Thanks for dropping by and for the comment Pao. |
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