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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 17:34:47 GMT
Isn't the English name of Calidris ruficollis Rufous-necked Stint?
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 17:29:16 GMT
All shots taken yesterday, Nov 4 at El Dorado Park in Long Beach Bald Eagle (Immature) 40D, 300mm+1.4X, ISO-320, 1/800, f8, handheld Osprey holding a trout 40D, 300mm+1.4X, ISO-320, 1/100, f11, handheld Mute Swan 40D, 300mm+1.4X, ISO-800, 1/2500, f18, handheld (overcast skies)
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 17:22:41 GMT
Cute birds..the front view resembles our chickadees. ;D
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 17:21:23 GMT
Interesting bird...and good shots!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 17:19:08 GMT
Tukayo, are your eyes failing that's why you have your subjects really big? Just kidding. ;D ;D
Another fine detailed shot...congratulations!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 17:16:32 GMT
Great shot of your lifer, Neon! Congrats!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 17:14:36 GMT
Shots as only the Mastah can. I am awed and inspired.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 3:00:07 GMT
I'm so envious. We don't have anything like that here in the U.S. This morning, my fellow birder-photographers and I were waiting for an immature Bald Eagle to show up. I stayed for more than four hours until about 1:30 pm when I can no longer bear the hunger. My friends stayed behind until who knows when!! (And they didn't bring any food with them, only bottled water).
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 2:53:05 GMT
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 2:51:12 GMT
Congratulations, JP on your lifer and for the wonderful harvest you got. Excellent shots all!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 2:48:35 GMT
Congrats, Trinket and Adri for capturring and sharing this rare endemic.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 2:45:10 GMT
Really cool shots! I go for # 1 as well. Did you know Mallards can stand on water? ;D ;D
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 2:41:10 GMT
Those are fine-feathered details, Jonathan. I like the look of #2. ;D
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 5, 2008 2:38:06 GMT
Both sharp-looking! Great job, William.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 4, 2008 3:46:44 GMT
Congratulations Bob and Cynthia. I'd say the bird is friendlier with Cynthia. It even posed for her. telyd *sigh* and that has always been the case, Lyds.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 4, 2008 3:44:56 GMT
My guess would be Pacific Golden Plovers.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 4, 2008 3:43:18 GMT
LOL. Great concept, Mastah!
I agree with DocChito on putting on a Western type font.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 4, 2008 2:01:46 GMT
Absolutely beautiful shot of a colorful bird. I like #2 very much.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 4, 2008 1:58:35 GMT
Thanks, Ted, for letting me know about the misspelled URL. I have now corrected it.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 3, 2008 16:49:45 GMT
We travelled 130 miles (one-way) just to look fo this bird - our 86th lifer for this year. Thankfully we were not disappointed despite a discouraging start. (please see story at http://ornithographer.blogspot.com) Yellow-billed Magpie (Pica nuttalli) 30D, 100-400 @ 400mm, ISO-400, 1/200, f5.6, handheld My wife's version (we used the same equipment - I borrowed her gear - I didn't have time to get mine from the car ;D) 30D, 100-400 @ 400mm, ISO-400, 1/160, f5.6, handheld
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