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Post by Steve Albano on Jan 1, 2012 6:24:06 GMT
Yesterday Paolo and I went to Candaba. I wanted to shoot the Philippine Duck(s) among others. I was not dissappointed. There were hundreds and hundreds of them flying over us and I got what I came for. As a bonus, I chanced upon one bird in flight. I saw it from the corner of my eye and immediately I reacted. Out of two shots, I am happy my 1D3 + EF400mm f/2.8L IS II USM delivered me one good image (on a quick draw). Here it is below. Is this the Asian Golden Plover?? and of course, the Philippine Wild Ducks.. .
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Post by fred serrano on Jan 1, 2012 8:11:41 GMT
steve,
excellent captures. the first picture, i think, is a buff-banded rail in flight. first good shot of one that i've seen. happy new year!!!
fred s
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Post by steve pryor on Jan 1, 2012 9:41:30 GMT
Yes, Fred is right. You don't often see them in flight shots, but certainly Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis).
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Post by Steve Albano on Jan 1, 2012 11:51:23 GMT
steve, excellent captures. the first picture, i think, is a buff-banded rail in flight. first good shot of one that i've seen. happy new year!!! fred s Thanks for the ID Fred. Happy New Year too!
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Post by Steve Albano on Jan 1, 2012 11:54:50 GMT
Yes, Fred is right. You don't often see them in flight shots, but certainly Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis). Appreciate the ID confirmation Steve. This is my first lifer for 2012. Happy New Year!!
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jan 1, 2012 13:11:12 GMT
Nice BIF set, Steve. Congrats on your lifer. I have not seen a BBR yet.
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Post by fred serrano on Jan 1, 2012 13:20:48 GMT
'mon,
best to wait for them in the grasslands. they are also common in ricefields, especially when the rice canopy has fully developed and would likely be their preferred foraging area, even with chicks and juveniles, until the crop is harvested. send me a pm if you need more tips.
fred s
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Post by Steve Albano on Jan 1, 2012 15:25:32 GMT
Thank you Ramon.. .
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