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Post by Mark Itol on May 10, 2010 14:55:51 GMT
Went birding in UP Diliman today and bumped into Rey, Val, and Doc Mando. Sharing some of the photos I got.  Got me the ever sleepy nightjar. Philippine Nightjar ( Caprimulgus manillensis), Philippine endemic UP Diliman, Quezon City, 10 May 2010  EOS 40D, EF 400/5.6 L, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/30 sec, manual exposure, 190XB/393 gimbal support, cropped Credits to Doc Mando for sharing the location of this rice muncher. White-bellied Munia ( Lonchura leucogastra) UP Diliman, Quezon City, 10 May 2010  EOS 40D, EF 400/5.6 L, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/125 sec, manual exposure, 190XB/393 gimbal support, cropped This bird was trying to steal the show while Doc Mando and I were stalking a Hodded Pitta. Pied Fantail ( Rhipidura javanica) UP Diliman, Quezon City, 10 May 2010  EOS 40D, EF 400/5.6 L, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/40 sec, manual exposure, 190XB/393 gimbal support, cropped, near full-frame |
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Post by JV Noriega on May 10, 2010 15:19:40 GMT
Very nice sharp photos Mark!... and you got the Nightjar with its eyes open! didn't know there are White-Bellied Munias at UPD... great captures!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on May 11, 2010 1:59:16 GMT
grrrrrrr....  Nice shots Mark! |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 11, 2010 4:09:13 GMT
The Nightjar looks like a sleepy owl. I have never seen one and I guess this is my chance to capture one. Well done Mark. Mabuhay.
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Post by Toto Gamboa on May 11, 2010 4:14:21 GMT
Waaaaaah. Kainggit. I should have went to bird yesterday! Superb set Mark. Love them all!
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Post by Mark Itol on May 11, 2010 4:58:59 GMT
Thanks JV, Edu, Ely, and Toto!
Edu and Toto, you should go before the nightjar leaves.
JV: Will PM you the location of the munias.
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Post by Agerico M. De Villa on May 11, 2010 7:26:49 GMT
The nighjar is still there as of this morning and on a lower branch. Jun Obille and friends have just advised me this afternoon that there is a red-bellied pitta within their vicinity. Doc Mando yesterday has also reported a hooded pitta somewhere also within the campus. I am envious of your nightjar photograph; I have yet to have one like it. Congratulations!
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Post by Mark Itol on May 11, 2010 15:40:00 GMT
Thanks Prof. Too bad I was handcuffed to my office chair when you texted about the Red-bellied Pitta.
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Post by tina mallari on May 11, 2010 15:50:43 GMT
All wonderful photos Mark. I wish I had your passion - birding even if it's super hot to the max Addict !!!! LOL |
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Post by Romy Ocon on May 11, 2010 23:30:59 GMT
Very nice set, Mark..... love the detail and eye contact on the fantail!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on May 12, 2010 5:55:31 GMT
Galing, galing Mark. You have very good photos. telyds
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Post by Bert Madrigal on May 12, 2010 9:56:48 GMT
great set mark, finally the white bellied munia! congrats |
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Post by Mark Itol on May 12, 2010 12:57:07 GMT
Thanks for the comments, idol Tins, Ka Mastah, TeLyds, and Bert! Plain Idol: It's just nice that there are a lot of trees in UPD that somehow lessen the heat. |
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Post by William Lim on May 12, 2010 13:00:03 GMT
Great set, Mark. Details are great.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on May 13, 2010 5:33:33 GMT
I'm totally envious, Mark! The fine details of the Pied Fantail is outstanding.
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Post by Mark Itol on May 14, 2010 4:34:31 GMT
Thanks for the kind words, Doc William and Bob.
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Post by mantarey on May 14, 2010 9:56:54 GMT
Wonderful set Mark. Great timing on the Nightjar with the open eyes.  The Fantail is a killer too. |
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Post by Mark Itol on May 14, 2010 15:51:48 GMT
Thanks, Rey. I just got lucky with timing the NJ's eye. |
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The Fantail is a killer too.