Post by Ely Teehankee on Aug 6, 2011 8:15:15 GMT
The Little Heron was the first bird that I saw among the Mangroves where the Badjao Seafood Restaurant is located. I did not appreciate seeing the Mangroves when I was younger. I remember how my Grandfather uses the Bakawan tree for his cooking furnace. I have learned to appreciate the Bakawan as it plays an important role in our ecology and biodiverstity resulting in a favorable environment for the birds.
Little Heron (Butorides striata)
1/320 sec., f;8, ISO 800
It was nice to see the Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) since the first day that I went to eat at the restaurant. As usual it was darting in and out of the Bakawan making it as difficult for me to take a good picture. A frisky little bird that is a joy to watch.
1/160 sec., f/8, ISO 800
The Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris) was surprisingly close and gave me the opportunity to take this picturet.
1/100 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
I thought that with the presence of the Copper-throated Sunbird in the area it would be natural that I see the female specie of the same bird. I thought this was it but it took an expert like Des to identify it as a female Plain-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis). This is my favorite picture in this series and you can see why.
1/320 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
The reason why I went to Puerto Princes at this time of the year was because of the sighting of this bird by Renoir and Gabs. I thought that this was my chance to photograph the Copper-throated Sunbird(Nectarinia calcostetha). To see it on the first day and on the day of departure was incredible and truly delightful. I don't know if I am imagining it but it seems like the bird on the last picture posted here was waving goodbye and acknowledging that it was an enjoyable get together for us.
It looks like this bird has this yellow badge of Cory on its chest.
1/250 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
1/320 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
The tongue of this bird is well equip to extract the deep seated nectar of any flower.
1/320 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
The angle of light gives the throat different shades of colors.
1/250 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
1/125 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
Goodbye for now and until we meet again.
1/250 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
Little Heron (Butorides striata)
1/320 sec., f;8, ISO 800
It was nice to see the Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) since the first day that I went to eat at the restaurant. As usual it was darting in and out of the Bakawan making it as difficult for me to take a good picture. A frisky little bird that is a joy to watch.
1/160 sec., f/8, ISO 800
The Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris) was surprisingly close and gave me the opportunity to take this picturet.
1/100 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
I thought that with the presence of the Copper-throated Sunbird in the area it would be natural that I see the female specie of the same bird. I thought this was it but it took an expert like Des to identify it as a female Plain-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis). This is my favorite picture in this series and you can see why.
1/320 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
The reason why I went to Puerto Princes at this time of the year was because of the sighting of this bird by Renoir and Gabs. I thought that this was my chance to photograph the Copper-throated Sunbird(Nectarinia calcostetha). To see it on the first day and on the day of departure was incredible and truly delightful. I don't know if I am imagining it but it seems like the bird on the last picture posted here was waving goodbye and acknowledging that it was an enjoyable get together for us.
It looks like this bird has this yellow badge of Cory on its chest.
1/250 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
1/320 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
The tongue of this bird is well equip to extract the deep seated nectar of any flower.
1/320 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
The angle of light gives the throat different shades of colors.
1/250 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
1/125 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
Goodbye for now and until we meet again.
1/250 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
