Life Stages of the BCNH

[Neon Rosell II]

My first visit to Villa Lurenzo was supposed to be a BIF outing but the light did not cooperate as thunder clouds on the east were blocking the early morning sun, forcing me to use high ISO shots for static and flying BCNH. Another target was the Purple Swamphen but it dipped.

The place still did not disappoint as I was treated with seeing the different appearance of the BCNH as it passes through its stages in life.

All taken with 5DM2 + 600mm f4 IS w/ Tripod-Gimbal support, Manual exposure in available light.

Adult
f7.1, 1/200, ISO 200


Sub-adult
f7.1, 1/2500 sec, ISO 1600

f7.1, 1/1250 sec, ISO 800


Fledgling
f7.1, 1/200, ISO 200


Nestling
f7.1, 1/1250 sec, ISO 1600


and a BIF shot of a juvenile
f6.3, 1/1600, ISO 800

[Ely Teehankee]

That is a nice series. Where in the Philippines can you see a bird in different stages of their lives and all within 15 meters in distance? Villa Lorenzo is a unique place that is difficult to see anywhere else. Well done Neon. Mabuhay.

[Toto Gamboa]

Cool series. I love the 3rd shot. THere is still a missing piece. The copulation stage!

[mantarey]

That's great documentation Neon. Love the nestling with the Don King hairdo. ;D

[alainpascua]

Very nice spotting of various stages of the BCNH, Neon. Excellent shots!

[JV Noriega]

A very endearing series Neon! I am sure i am not the only one who now has a very very clear picture of how the BCNH progresses in life.. amazing series!

[Dennis Alfaro]

very nice pictures Neon! amazing details

[Edu Lorenzo Jr]

wow! all the first four pics are on the same perch!

[Carmela Balcazar]

What a wonderful series of shots! The educational value is priceless. Bravo!!!


Forever the student,

Carmela

[Sylvia Ramos]

Great series Neon!! I love it.