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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 26, 2010 23:06:12 GMT
When I saw this bird I was so happy because it was up in a tree and happily jumping around. Than he found a comfortable perch and pose as if there was no one around. I had my fill of taking his pictures until he flew away. An hour passed and something came fluttering down the tree. I was told that it look like two birds were fighting. I think the other one was a Brown Shrike and the other bird turn out to be a Siberian Rubythroat. I look at the bird and it had a big wound on its chest and he was also bleeding. I don't know if it is the same one but he died in the palm of my hands in a couple of minutes. I did not realize the death of a bird could make me feel so sad. I hope that by sharing these pictures it would make us remember that birds do play an important part in our environment and lives. Siberian Rubythroat, Luscinia calliope Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, EF 800mm f5.6 IS L Lens, Manfrotto 475B Tripod, MF 373 Gimbal Head ISO 400, 1/200, f5.6 ISO 400, 1/200, f5.6 ISO 400, 1/320, f5.6 ISO 400, 1/400, f5.6 ISO 400, 1/400, f5.6
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 27, 2010 1:35:53 GMT
Wow.... amazing closeups of this extremely tough to photograph migrant, big congrats Ely!!!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Apr 27, 2010 2:40:04 GMT
Wooooooooow. Great shot once again. You are on a roll on rare birds sir Ely! Keep it up! Congrats!
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Post by Ariel Matias on Apr 27, 2010 2:40:23 GMT
Sooo beautiful!!!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 27, 2010 3:16:34 GMT
VERY NICE!!!! Another educational set of beautiful pics! All the while I thought the rubythroat was like a grassbird and does not perch up high! Thank you for sharing sir!
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Apr 27, 2010 3:22:09 GMT
Oh My! great captures sir! looks like thunderbird poro point is a potential birding site sir, but when i made inquiry, they're fully booked for the month of april and may
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Post by abbysantos on Apr 27, 2010 5:15:37 GMT
Beautiful set Mr. Ely!
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Post by Djop Tabaranza on Apr 27, 2010 7:34:56 GMT
Oh my. The death of such a magnificent creature is just so sad sir Ely. And you've captured it brilliantly while it was still alive. Thanks for sharing. I wonder what they (rubythroat & shrike) were fighting over?
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 27, 2010 8:01:59 GMT
Wow.... amazing closeups of this extremely tough to photograph migrant, big congrats Ely!!! Thank you Romy. I went to Candaba several times to take the picture of this bird when it was still around but I did not even get to see the shadow of this bird. I consider myself very fortunate to have seen it at the Thunderbird Resorts and being able to photograph him. The death of one of them was the sad thing about it.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 27, 2010 8:03:50 GMT
Wooooooooow. Great shot once again. You are on a roll on rare birds sir Ely! Keep it up! Congrats! Thank you Toto. It was one of those lucky moments that the bird was there when I was taking pictures of other birds. I am very happy about it.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 27, 2010 8:06:34 GMT
Thank you Ariel. I agree with you, the bird is beautiful especially with the Ruby patch on it neck.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 27, 2010 8:08:34 GMT
Thank you Abby. Its the first time I received a reply from you and I hope you participate more. Welcome to our Forum.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 27, 2010 8:11:10 GMT
VERY NICE!!!! Another educational set of beautiful pics! All the while I thought the rubythroat was like a grassbird and does not perch up high! Thank you for sharing sir! Thank you Edu and I am glad that you like them. I also thought that it was a ground bird when I heard that it was in Candaba. It was really a pleasant surprise to see it up on the tree. There were some on the ground the next day but I did not have a chance to photo them.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 27, 2010 8:15:23 GMT
Oh My! great captures sir! looks like thunderbird poro point is a potential birding site sir, but when i made inquiry, they're fully booked for the month of april and may Thank you Dennis. The place has a variety of birds but you have to wait for them with patience. If you have a definite date to go there, I can try and see if you can be squeeze in if there are cancellations.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 27, 2010 8:19:06 GMT
Oh my. The death of such a magnificent creature is just so sad sir Ely. And you've captured it brilliantly while it was still alive. Thanks for sharing. I wonder what they (rubythroat & shrike) were fighting over? Thank you Djop for your appreciation. I think it was attacked by a shrike and the Rubythroat tried to defend himself by struggling but got bitten just the same.
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Post by princezann on Apr 27, 2010 9:45:12 GMT
These are the great shots of Siberian Ruby throat!
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Post by William Lim on Apr 27, 2010 10:22:47 GMT
Fantastic shots, Ely.
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Post by JV Noriega on Apr 27, 2010 15:51:41 GMT
What can i say Ely? -- i love the pose on the 2nd shot, but all the shots are great, with fine details and colors and good subject isolation... well done, mabuhay karin, and good luck on your coming secret bird-quest safari at..... (secret), he he
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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 27, 2010 18:18:57 GMT
Amazing detail on all shots, Ely. The death of such a beautiful bird is saddening. You were lucky to have taken these pictures.
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 27, 2010 20:05:50 GMT
Sometimes we wonder why this is so, that a beautiful rarely seen Siberian Rubythroat will fall prey to a fierce looking common Shrike. Why is the order of Creation like this? It is hard to understand. I may sound preachy but this brings to my mind a favorite verse from the Bible "Who, (Jesus), being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God as something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death- even death on a cross!" Talking about things that are hard to understand. Do you know that Nikki Icarangal can preserve the bird, just like what he did with the SWFK in Villa Escudero? If it is not a sick bird but one that was wounded and died, he can preserve it. What a joy to see your pictures of the SRT. It lives on. Thanks for sharing, Ely. lyd
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