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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 12, 2009 13:03:42 GMT
Sharing with you a couple of birds from Palay Palay. It might also be of interest for you to know that I did not see the Blue & White Flycatcher. I think its gone. Canon 5DM2, EF 800mm F5.6 IS L Lens, Bean Bag on car window. Philippine Falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys) is described as a bird of prey and endemic to the Philippines. This bird just bit off the head of a dragonfly and finished his meal in less than a minute. ISO 800, 1/400, f13  Blue Rock-Thrush (Monticola solitarius) ISO 1600, 1/400, f8  The last picture on this thread could be the reason why there are no birds on this tree. When this guy saw me taking his picture he tried to kept a low profile by hugging the tree.  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 12, 2009 13:26:36 GMT
Not even a primate can hide from your bazooka sir!
I like the falconet shot because it shows a good impression of how little this micro-raptor really is.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 12, 2009 20:55:26 GMT
Not even a primate can hide from your bazooka sir! I like the falconet shot because it shows a good impression of how little this micro-raptor really is. Thank you Edu. You are right the dragonfly gives you a reference to the size of the bird. |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 13, 2009 0:22:00 GMT
It was a pleasure to be with Ely when he was using his supersized bazooka in capturing these beauties. Too bad we missed the Blue and White FC, but it was still a thrill to find some really cool birds (we saw the Flameback, but my photos of it were a "throw back" ;D). Just to add some shots taken during our PalayPalay trip: Philippine Bulbul (there were tons of them!) 40D, 300mm+1.4X, iso-640, 1/400, f6.3  I'm still trying to adjust to photographing birds in a different light, so these are for me "documentary" shots: Tarictic Hornbill 40D, 300mm+1.4X, ISO-1600, 1/400, f7.1  White-throated Kingfisher 40D, 300mm+1.4X, ISO-1600, 1/500, f8.0  And a shot of my long lost cousin ;D 40D, 300mm+1.4X, ISO-1600, 1/80,f5.6  Again, a million thanks to Ely T for taking me to PalayPalay. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 13, 2009 0:33:07 GMT
You are most welcome Bob. It could have been better had we seen more birds especially the BWFC which was no longer there. I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here. Mabuhay.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 13, 2009 1:21:26 GMT
nice set sir bob! And I learned a new phrase! a "throw back"  Please allow me to share a phrase that I often use BIF - Blurred In Flight |
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Nov 13, 2009 1:25:44 GMT
Great Captures Sir Bob and Sir Ely.  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Nov 13, 2009 3:23:06 GMT
Wow! Nice captures, Ely & Bob!! @bob, I missed meeting you again, was on my way to prison the day you arrived. You're better off than me I haven't really done much birding at Palay-palay, might give it a visit when I get paroled.  |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Nov 13, 2009 4:48:38 GMT
Those are nice captures alright! Keep 'em coming guys! :-)
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Nov 13, 2009 8:06:39 GMT
That is a great Falconet shot, Ely. The PF, while munching the head of the Dragonfly (of what I believe is a Tutubing Kalabaw) is still hanging on to the wings and tail. I hate him!
The BRT continues to amuse me. The members who have taken shots of this bird should put them in one thread. The BRT appears differently in many occasions, depending on the illumination or when they are young or mature, and of course if male or female.
Nice sets also Bob. I will see you tomorrow in Subic.
cheerps, telyds
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 13, 2009 9:47:09 GMT
Great Captures Sir Bob and Sir Ely. Thank you Dennis. Wish they were better. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 13, 2009 9:50:07 GMT
Thank you Neon and Bobby. Sun has been shining for a couple of days until this afternoon when there were some light showers. It looks like the rainy season is ending. We can all look forward to a sunny and hot birding season. Mabuhay.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 13, 2009 9:54:18 GMT
That is a great Falconet shot, Ely. The PF, while munching the head of the Dragonfly (of what I believe is a Tutubing Kalabaw) is still hanging on to the wings and tail. I hate him! Its amusing when you say that. Its all part of a life chain cycle and without the dragonfly the PF might starve and die. I think the life of the birds are more important for us. So smile and be happy about it. Heh heh heh. Thank you for your appreciation Lyd. |
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Post by William Lim on Nov 13, 2009 12:22:34 GMT
Great set Ely & Bob
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Post by alainpascua on Nov 13, 2009 12:31:58 GMT
Nice captures, Ely and Bob! Your Palay-palay trip is really very fruitful!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 14, 2009 0:12:05 GMT
Thank you William & Alain. It looks like the typhoon season is over. We wiil have a lot of birding months ahead of us without having to worry about the rain. Mabuhay.
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 14, 2009 2:54:07 GMT
Bountiful harvest sir Ely and bob! The Mt Palay Palay fairy is really very generous! Great shots!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 14, 2009 6:02:47 GMT
Bountiful harvest sir Ely and bob! The Mt Palay Palay fairy is really very generous! Great shots! Thank you Toto. The more time you spent there the more she gives you. Heh heh heh. |
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Please allow me to share a phrase that I often use BIF - Blurred In Flight 
