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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 14:14:41 GMT
Its a Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica).
My friend, Helly Asoy, heads the WBCP chapter in Tacloban. She is a newbie but she may be able to link you up with birders in Tacloban or to a good birding place close to the city. PM me if you'd like to get in touch with her. telyds
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 14:05:59 GMT
Whoops. Careful now with stalking. I was with a 200mm and a 300mm for a long time. I always waited for the bird to come close, or I shoot when I find myself in a position close to them accidentally. One should always be careful not to disturb its habitat. WE do not know if they are nesting and when threatened, might abandon the nest. A safe distance as the Ka Mastah has always reminded everyone is the proper way. That is why a hide is important with photographers. We do not want to be accused of disturbing the birds' peace. With my short birding lenses, I practiced with the birds in my small garden. If you get impatient, shoot butterflies, your lens is perfect! There is a thread for butterflies here. telyd
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 12:53:59 GMT
Eman, what I sometimes do is go to you tube. There are people who are so helpful in teaching how things work. Like when I bought my 40D, I watched the demo on how it works. But the best is to go with the bird nuts in the field. Like there was a time when Rey SA heard my slow shutter while photographing a flock of birds and he helped me adjust the settings. I ask Neon, or Doc. Chito or Doc Mando, the experts, their ISO when I am with them. Bobby K told me how to deal with backlights. Neon also shared that in the forum. Some people are good in theory. TINA IS MY IDOL. She said she does only HULA-HULA (guess, guess) and I guess I wanna learn that! tely:Ds
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 12:44:46 GMT
That was very good Paolo, very interesting. Husay mo (you are an expert) to translate in the vernacular. I'm glad that you overlooked the rules when you posted this... iba dating (different approach or arrive? ), mas ok than the manual. That's why I never get to finish the manual, so boring he, he... but the Ka Mastah says ...translate! He, he translated is Ho, ho... I think. Cheerps, tely:D
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 12:33:38 GMT
Nice shot, Ted. Maybe it is not one-legged. Some birds have this habit of hiding one leg. Like how some Pinoy's are when they are resting or eating. he, he.
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 12:31:53 GMT
Oh wonderful captures, ED. I like the song bird's ruby crown. It looked like it bowed for you to be able to document what its name stands for. And the Blue Jay... finally I get to know the bird that represents my favorite baseball team. Canada's Blue Jays. It's a beauty. Fantastic shot! Thanks for sharing. tely:Ds
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 12:26:42 GMT
This is a very common KF but everytime you see it, you like to shoot it. The blue feathers are so attractive and comes out in different tones depending on the amount of light. Nice Ka Nestor. telyd
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 12:23:25 GMT
Bah... Prof. Ger ha. Now you are more busy shooting than texting where the birds are. Now when you tell us there is a bird somewhere, you show us the proof first. He, he. I was there this afternoon and wondered how I can get seeds to plant when these birds are finishing them up before they get ripe. There was a flock of YVB, ETS and LLWE that the tree was like a cheerping karaoke.
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 25, 2009 12:16:59 GMT
Welcome to PBPF, Jojo. Here at the Forum and in the field, you will surely enjoy the Nuts. I think Ely is grooming to becoming one. Oh, the last time I saw him in Mt. Banahaw, I thought he was carrying a golf bag... Lots of Cheerps, lyd
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 23, 2009 13:20:04 GMT
Hmmm, maybe another kind of breeding tern... the tail is more forked than the whiskered tern and the beak is more pointed than the gull. I'm just basing it on my KG and Birds of SEA book. Nice shot Edu. Where was this? telyds
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 23, 2009 12:54:05 GMT
You are so blessed to have wildlife visit your neighborhood and some birding buddies, too. There's nothing like good fellowship with all kinds of creatures. Tely:D
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 22, 2009 16:49:02 GMT
Whoa, a magnificent bird! Great shot! I look forward to a capture that will explain the name. telyds
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 22, 2009 16:46:50 GMT
I like the mirror image. This is a beautiful bird- the color so elegant, well assigned. This is a lifer for me here in the forum. Thanks for sharing., jonathan, lyd
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 22, 2009 16:40:10 GMT
same explanation from the Internet; www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/610486/turtledoveThe use of the term turtle in this pigeon’s common name is derived from the sound of its call; the bird has no association with shelled reptiles. thanks very much[/quote Yeah, it is because of the purr ... purrr, sound, and it says in one article I read that it would sound kinda weird if it was named purtle dove... turtle dove sounds better, but turr... turrr... is kinda weird naman. There has to be a better reason. tely:Ds
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 22, 2009 12:20:11 GMT
With a harvest of nice looking birds, they seem to be really E.C. Is that what the heading is saying? Now I get to understand better. After God had finished with his Creation, he was very pleased, delightfully pleased. Aren't we so privileged to share in His delight? Awesome God we have! Keep showin' them His handiwork. Thanks for sharing, Bob. telyds
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 22, 2009 12:12:12 GMT
Love the color of the blue bird. It blends so well with the surroundings. The bokeh is nice. You captured the emotion in the second one so well, shy little one. Thanks for sharing. tely:Ds
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 22, 2009 9:00:02 GMT
The weather was super ok, Mela. Just a short shower last Sat. noon. Sunday was sunny the whole day. I sent you a PM.
Rey, yes, my first guess was a Chinese goshawk but you see, even looking at the KG, I could not tell. The ring around the eye confuses me. I drove alone to and from Kinabuhayan. I can do it again but I think I would rather that I am with someone. One who can change flat tires in case...
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 22, 2009 8:09:46 GMT
I had part of Mt. Banahaw, Dolores, Quezon, all to myself last Sat. and Sun. purely for conservation work and moth and butterfly watching. As I was trekking down the road, this guy flew by. I could not resist. Here's a docu. shot. Please ID. Is it the Philippine hawk cuckoo? telyds
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 22, 2009 5:31:06 GMT
Wow, Prop Ger. Looks like you are enjoying your 300mm. I think the students will see you more outside the classroom. That's a great shot you have there! I hope to join you again one of these days. tely:Ds
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 22, 2009 5:28:21 GMT
Thanks Eric and Ed. I have actually a series of these. Like I did a rat-tat-tat-tat. tely:D
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