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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 6, 2012 13:23:18 GMT
Its bad enough if there are obstruction but it is even worst when you don't see the bird at all. But the best is when you get a clear shot and the picture comes out clear and sharp. That is what you did. Well done William & Mabuhay.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 6, 2012 13:16:25 GMT
Where was this picture taken? The bird looks very tame and you got a good shot at it. Well done Boymac & Mabuhay.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 6, 2012 4:57:31 GMT
It is now the breeding season of the Blue-throated Bee-eaters (Merops viridis) and I had fun photographing these birds with an assortment of insects on their beak. They would make a brief stop before entering their nest as if to make sure that it is safe for them to do so. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF 800mm f5.6L IS USM, Beanbag on car window for lens support. Manual exposure in available light. 1/200 sec., f5.6, ISO 1600 1/200 sec., f5.6, ISO 1600 1/200 sec., f5.6, ISO 1600 1/200 sec., f5.6, ISO 1600 1/250 sec., f5.6, ISO 1600 1/400 sec., f5.6, ISO 1600 1/500 sec., f5.6, ISO 1600 1/640 sec., f5.6, ISO 1600 1/2500 sec., f5.6, ISO 1600
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 6, 2012 4:30:18 GMT
Nice set Ely. Subic is also one of the places I wish to visit. Thank you Ariel. It takes just a little bit more than 2 hours. Next time you are here we will certainly go there instead of Candaba or do both.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 6, 2012 4:28:35 GMT
Beautiful photos! I love your taractic hornbill. Thank you Luisito. They are not always readily seen but there is always a good chance if you go early.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 6, 2012 3:52:13 GMT
I am quite sure that there was no one in the nest because I kept on looking and imagining where she would lay the eggs when the gap seems to be quite big and the egg could roll in between the twigs. Chris was also there and he was saying that he could hear the call of the Besra but it was much further back from the nesting site. Now with the position of the bird I can surmise that she laid the eggs on the side of the nest rather than on the center. I would like to go and take pictures at the time when the hatchlings has feathers and are being fed, but if there is no one going than I can go earlier.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 5, 2012 21:16:06 GMT
This is the kind of lens that I would like to use which is very easy to carry and shoot. But one has to be very close to the bird which seldom happens here. You got these shots perfectly. Well done Mick & Mabuhay.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 5, 2012 20:07:34 GMT
Great captures of the Tarictic Hornbill, Ely. Very nice.;-) Thank you Mike. I was finally able to see your pictures of the birds that you posted from Mambukal. I could not see them in full at Safari but it was okay at Firefox.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 5, 2012 20:03:18 GMT
They are beautiful birds. Well done Godo & Mabuhay.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 5, 2012 19:39:33 GMT
Congratulation Sir Ely! Nice harvest! Thank you Godo. I will be sending you a PM thru this Forum.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 5, 2012 12:06:59 GMT
Thank you Mick. The real flavor of the day were that of the Blue-throated Bee-eaters. I hope to be able to post more by next week as I am still sorting out the various food that the BTBE had on its beak.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 5, 2012 12:04:14 GMT
I only see the upper half of the pictures. It could be my computer or the system but on other thread I see the whole pictures. I have yet to see the Spooted-wood Kingfisher. There is a distinct difference between the male & female. Excellent shots. Well done Mike & Mabuhay.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 5, 2012 12:00:13 GMT
I have never seen the Pacific Golden Plover and the Malaysian Plover. Your pictures are very sharp and clear. Well done Karl & Mabuhay.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 4, 2012 11:37:52 GMT
I missed this one Mark. How come you posted it here? Was it not a normal picture? Well, I guess he is the fairest of them all. Well done Mark & Mabuhay.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 4, 2012 11:32:20 GMT
I enjoyed looking, Thanks for sharing!!! Thank you Burr. I am glad that you enjoyed looking at the pictures of the birds of Costa Rica.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 4, 2012 11:29:27 GMT
Subic is one of the more reliable place that you are almost sure to see some birds especially during the summer like now. I did not see as much as I was hoping to see but I am happy with what I got. The Blue-throated Bee-eater are in the usual place but the sign about them across the street is falling apart. It has always been a tourist attraction for both foreign and locals and I hope that the Subic management will put up a new sign as it gives out very good infomation about the Bee-eaters of Subic. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF 800mm f5.6L IS USM. Manual exposure in available light. Bean bag on car window for lens support. The Blue-throated Bee-eater (Merops viridis) is always a delight to photograph because it is just across the street. There are many of them and if you stay inside the car you would be about 10 meters from them. 1/250 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1600 1/500 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1600 If you want to see the Tarictic Hornbill (Penelopides panini) which is endemic to the Philippines, this is the place to go. There are times that they can be very shy so you should be as quiet as possible. 1/160 sec., f/8, ISO 800 (Female) 1/125 sec., f/8, ISO 800 (Female) 1/125 sec., f/8, ISO 800 (Female) 1/125 sec., f/8, ISO 800 (Male) 1/250 sec., f/8, ISO 1600 (Male) 1/250 sec., f/8, ISO 1600 (Male) It was a pleasant surprise for me to see the Pompadour Green Pigeon (Treron pompadora). They travel in flocks but seldom comes out in the open as they eat the flowers of this tree. 1/320 sec., f/8, ISO 800 (Male) 1/200 sec., f/8, ISO 800 (Female) 1/1250 sec., f/8, ISO 800 1/640 sec., f/8. ISO 800 (Female) The Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) was also eating the flower of this tree. 1/125 sec., f/8, ISO 400 The Coleto (Sarcops calvus) is endemic to the Philippines. The pink skin around its upper head resembles a small vulture.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 4, 2012 2:30:43 GMT
Lovely sets with tons of details! Several weeks ago I had an opportunity to observe a pair of this Clay-colored Robin made a nest and laid eggs inside our garden. Unfortunately, I noticed few days ago that the nest had been abandoned and that the eggs did not develop fully. Thank you Ariel. "Sayang" how would you say that in English. Maybe what a pitiful waste? Maybe the birds were still young. I think you probably forgot to go back to the Fiery Aracari nest to see the hatchlings being fed. Next time.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 3, 2012 21:34:18 GMT
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.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 3, 2012 21:24:34 GMT
Thank you William. Have not seen any of your bird pictures lately. It is always a delight to see your pictures.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 2, 2012 18:03:10 GMT
Welcome back to the Forum. It is good to see that the Ashy Ground-thrush is still there. I did not see the Red-bellied Pitta on my last trip but it is certainly good to see it from your photos. It has grown up to be a round and plumb bird. So nice to see her dressed so pretty & bright. Well done Chito & Mabuhay.
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