Nesting White-breasted Woodswallow

[Ding Carpio]

It all started with a Colasisi darting by my windshield as I was driving into my garage.

Scrammed into the house and got my gear. But the Colasisi was gone. Got the gear out anyway, made use if the time to shoot our noisy neighbors.





Suddenly, this woodswallow dove to within inches of my head in a seeming display of territoriality. Something's afoot!

Risking a peck in the eye, I stood my ground and observed. There were two of them. And they alternated perching on top of an Agoo tree.

Aha! A nest!



But it was too high and obscured. Best shot is from my roofdeck a lightyear away.



Still, should provide some interesting diversion in the mornings.

[tina mallari]

It's always such a treat to see you taking photos of birds again Ding.

I won't ever forget that I got my favorite Black naped Oriole photo from your garden using Neon's 600mm and of course the super delicious bacon that you served for breakfast with sila Ixi and Neon.

The White Breasted Wood Swallows seem to be nesting in a lot of places nowadays. Cannot wait to see the ones in Subic since it's quite near too.

Wonderful set :-)

[Ely Teehankee]

I noticed that the pine trees in your place are similar to the ones in Baguio. The weather there must be cooler. It has been so hot here that it has started to bring May showers. Looks like we will be having an early raining season. It is always exciting to see birds in one owns vicinity and to have a nest nearby is certainly a treat. The Black-naped Oriole must be Cory's favorite bird. The yellow color is brighter than any other bird that makes it such a beautiful bird to photograph. Well done Ding & Mabuhay.

[Ding Carpio]

Thanks, Tina. Just had some of that yummy bacon this morning. You're most welcome to it if you find yourself on this side of the world.

Been doing a bit of bird shooting lately. Last Saturday, I joined a Manila Water birdwatching hike inside La Mesa Watershed. Didn't get any clear shots because I was with a bunch of newbies. Still fun.

Yes, Ely, it's a bit cooler in Antipolo than down in the city. But, because of the unusual heat these days, even my place feels warm. Can't wait for December!

[Mark Itol]

Very nice set, Ding. Great to see your posts again. Love the second shot of the Black-naped Oriole.