Philippine Hornbill "Kalaw" in Mindanao

Nilo Arribas Jr.
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Philippine Hornbill "Kalaw" in Mindanao Apr 29, 2013 5:51:43 GMT

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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Apr 29, 2013 5:51:43 GMT

This photo of the Rufous Hornbill was taken in eastern Mindanao last March 2013.

It was the end of a long/tiring but productive birding day deep in the forest of Surigao. The gears (tripods, camera, lens, etc) were already packed in the vehicle and the birders were almost settled in their seats when someone shouted "hornbills"!!

My lens and camera bag were in the forward section of the jeepney. I cannot wait for my companions to alight from the the vehicle so I got the camera and lens from the side. The tripod was securely placed underneath the seats (again, no time for that as well) so I decided to take this shot hand held.

Sharing this photo in celebration of the 6th International Hornbill Conference (April 24 to 27, 2013) here in Makati, Philippines.

Thanks for viewing.

Rufous Hornbill [Buceros hydrocorax mindanensis]
Canon 40D + 600mm, f/4, 1/125Sec, ISO-400, Hand held

Last Edit: Apr 29, 2013 5:54:20 GMT by Nilo Arribas Jr.

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Ramon Quisumbing Certified Birdnut Philippine Hawk-Owl Posts: 1,458	Philippine Hornbill "Kalaw" in Mindanao Apr 29, 2013 10:58:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Apr 29, 2013 10:58:10 GMT Well done, Nilo!

Tonji Ramos Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,826	Philippine Hornbill "Kalaw" in Mindanao Apr 29, 2013 22:53:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonji Ramos on Apr 29, 2013 22:53:49 GMT Nice one Nilo.
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Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Philippine Hornbill "Kalaw" in Mindanao Apr 30, 2013 12:20:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on Apr 30, 2013 12:20:01 GMT Very nice, Nilo! Big congrats!
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Tateo Osawa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 943	Philippine Hornbill "Kalaw" in Mindanao May 1, 2013 15:08:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tateo Osawa on May 1, 2013 15:08:08 GMT Even hand held beautiful shot, Nilo.

Nilo Arribas Jr. PBP Trustee Posts: 1,010	Philippine Hornbill "Kalaw" in Mindanao May 5, 2013 18:03:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on May 5, 2013 18:03:45 GMT Thank you Ramon, Tonji, Mark and Tateo-san for appreciating the photo. I still need a closure shot of this bird
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Apr 29, 2013 5:51:43 GMT

Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Apr 29, 2013 10:58:10 GMT

Post by Tonji Ramos on Apr 29, 2013 22:53:49 GMT

Post by Mark Itol on Apr 30, 2013 12:20:01 GMT

Post by Tateo Osawa on May 1, 2013 15:08:08 GMT

Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on May 5, 2013 18:03:45 GMT