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Post by Manny Illana on Mar 18, 2008 16:09:23 GMT
decided to switch to Candaba after knowing that the SCTEX was to open after lunch today. the regulars are still there and as the gang had said, very close to the road to get good captures. garganeys   northern shoveler*   * - a photo lifer for me white breasted waterhen  little grebe (breeding plumage)  now for some action shots... hehehe oriental pratincole  these were in abundance together with a gang of blue-tailed bee-eaters at the western edge of the ponds. had a blast watching them scour the air for insects. purple heron showing off its fighting stance  all taken with nikon d200 + reflex nikkor 500/f8 is 200/400, manual exposure, handheld f8, shutter ranging from 1/200s to 1/500s |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Mar 18, 2008 16:17:18 GMT
Great shots Manny. There seems to be more motivation for me to watch posts of water birds in this forum than to be at the scene (+too hot, short lens, no butterflies). You guys deliver the goodies excellently so I just sit back and watch and vocalise my ooohs and aaaahs.  telyd |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 18, 2008 16:18:29 GMT
 Nice captures Manny!! I'm still looking for a day in the near future to go to Candaba before the ducks fly home. Just one correction the photo you labeled as Tuffted Ducks are actually Male Northern Shovelers. Just the same, very nice and I like the shade of blue color on its head.
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Post by Manny Illana on Mar 18, 2008 16:19:56 GMT
thanks telyds. you might want to check out the butterfly pics i posted. here are some still lifes... richard's pipit (?) or tawny grassbird(?)  "THAT's ALL FOLKS!!!"  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 18, 2008 16:30:35 GMT
thanks telyds. you might want to check out the butterfly pics i posted. here are some still lifes... richard's pipit (?) or tawny grassbird(?) Nice Catch!! I think it is a Striated Grassbird |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 18, 2008 20:45:01 GMT
Very nice captures, Manny! Looks like you had a great day in Candaba.  |
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Post by bindi on Mar 18, 2008 20:52:55 GMT
I am so jealous Manny! This place Candaba seems so divine. I was blown away by the picture of the `purple heron'. What an impressive bird!
Where is Candaba? Is it a town, a place, or a region of the phillpines?
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Post by tina mallari on Mar 18, 2008 21:29:25 GMT
Nice series of photos Manny !!!! Glad that you were finally able to do some birding at Candaba  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 18, 2008 23:44:49 GMT
Brilliant set, Manny.... your 500 mm sings! |
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Post by Manny Illana on Mar 19, 2008 1:38:43 GMT
Nice captures Manny!! I'm still looking for a day in the near future to go to Candaba before the ducks fly home. Just one correction the photo you labeled as Tuffted Ducks are actually Male Northern Shovelers. Just the same, very nice and I like the shade of blue color on its head. thanks Neon. wasn't quite sure about it actually. thanks guys... telyds, bob, tina, bindi, romy... |
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Post by Manny Illana on Mar 19, 2008 1:48:37 GMT
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 19, 2008 2:32:28 GMT
Lovely Harvest Manny! Like the Shovelers in particular. Sorry I couldn't join you yesterday....your daily job is hazardous to birding.
Anyway, your captures just made me more excited about going to Candaba this week.
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Post by mantarey on Mar 19, 2008 2:32:31 GMT
Wow, great captures Manny. I like the white-breasted waterhen the best and the in-flight oriental pratincole. Got to go there to catch the pratincole, don't have them yet.  |
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Post by Manny Illana on Mar 20, 2008 9:36:27 GMT
thanks martin and rey.
marts, hope to see you and jp tomorrow!
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Mar 20, 2008 11:32:06 GMT
Very nicely captured images Manny !!!
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Post by Manny Illana on Mar 20, 2008 13:07:58 GMT
thanks reyno! rey.... this one's for you... hehe  |
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Post by raymondjbarlow on Mar 20, 2008 23:25:26 GMT
Great set!! I miss that place., and hope to get there again some time.
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telyd 
Nice captures Manny!! I'm still looking for a day in the near future to go to Candaba before the ducks fly home. 
