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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 26, 2010 23:21:46 GMT
Finally got the Balicassiao out in the open during our (Rey & Ate Lyds) scouting trip to Canlubang Golf course yesterday. The area has a lot of potential as a river with deep banks slices through the perimeter of the golf course. The sides of the river is heavily forested. Since the big trees grow right from the bottom, its canopy is already eye level from the golf course and it has a clear view. Balicassiao ( Dicrurus balicassius) 5DM2 + 600 L f4 IS + 2x Kenko TC, f4, 1/80 sec, ISO 1000, Manual exposure, Tripod-Gimbal support, 31.3m shooting distance.   |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jan 26, 2010 23:47:44 GMT
Wow, it looks much like the Hair-crested Drongo I captured in Palawan, doesn't it?  |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Jan 27, 2010 1:56:17 GMT
Yeah, I thought it was a Drongo, too. hmmm... Btw, the place is Canlubang Golf and Country Club. We were able to get in on special arrangements only. If there's member of CanGolf, then I'm sure access is easy. We were told that a Japanese golfer goes regularly with a tiny cage, complete with baits and glue perhaps. There are also locals who catch the birds for pets, hmmm... I doubt that. It was showering when we arrived and was very windy in the morning. It would be good to take a second look on a less windy day. A group of 2 or 3 on a weekday is ideal since there are foreign golfers who would not want to be distracted with aliens in camouflage suits  . I have good connections but would not like to abuse... any one here a member of CanGolf? telyds PS. Neon, where is the anaconda? |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 27, 2010 2:12:40 GMT
Oh yeah, just a warning, to be careful if with Rey around as this is not the first time a snake was seen when he is present. This time it was a big "anaconda" that greeted us with a distended stomach, looks like it has just swallowed a crocodile. Maybe Rey and Drew can start a herp forum..hehehe  Thanks Bobby, that drongo and balicassiao really looked alike, except for their eyes and tail fork depth they could be mistaken for the other. Here's a special bonus for Ate Lyds when avian activity was low...  |
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Post by mantarey on Jan 27, 2010 5:45:20 GMT
Amazing details and colors Neon, that Balicassiao looks so beautiful. Wow that snake is really huge, imagine it fell just a couple of feet away from where I'm standing. It would have been great if Bong was there to enjoy this added treat, he likes snakes very much. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jan 27, 2010 11:25:59 GMT
A balicassiao IS a drongo right? Great captures sir Neon!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 28, 2010 1:21:37 GMT
A balicassiao IS a drongo right? Great captures sir Neon! Thanks Rey and Edu!! @edu, yes, it belongs to the Dicruridae family of the drongos and are closely related as it belongs to the same genus DicrurusHere are some more photos from this sortie... down sized as it's not sharp and noise is annoying if presented big ;D Barn Swallow ( Hirundo rustica) 5D2 + 600 L f4 IS + 2x Kenko TC, f4, 1/1600 sec, ISO 2000, Tv priority, +2/3 EV, Tripod-Gimbal support.   Ashy Minivet - Female ( Pericrocotus divaricatus) 5D2 + 600 L f4 IS + 2x Kenko TC, f4.5, 1/400 sec, ISO 2500, Tv priority, +1 EV, Tripod-Gimbal support.  |
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Post by mantarey on Jan 28, 2010 3:05:45 GMT
WOW Barn Swallows in flight at 1200mm, that must be difficult just finding the target in your View Finder. Nice capture of the Ashy Minivet with a catchlight. Did not even see this bird.  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jan 28, 2010 10:59:09 GMT
oh my.. 1200mm and you got the swallow... unbelievable!
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 28, 2010 12:12:51 GMT
Lovely shots, Neon. And freezing those swallows is a feat of its own.
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Jan 28, 2010 16:12:02 GMT
I am in awe. Amazing work guys. |
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Post by tina mallari on Jan 28, 2010 21:43:24 GMT
excellent captures Neon !!!! siyempre my favorite is that amazing shot of the barn swallow - WHOAAAAAAA you da man Neon !!!
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 28, 2010 23:11:32 GMT
Superb capture partner, looks like a great birding place!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 29, 2010 1:35:31 GMT
Thanks Edu, Rey, Mark, Pao, Plain Idol Tins, Ka Mastah!! Yes it's a great birding place!! Only problem is it you have to watch out for hard balls from the sky. There were lots of birds I was not able to photograph. I also flashed one of the rare crake species with reddish legs, I would love to go back there just to get this. Here are the rest of the bird species I captured. This is one of a few photos I captured when the light is perfect, taken 04:45 hrs!! I just wish I can get more of this. Pied Bushchat ( Saxicola caprata) f4, 1/800, ISO 1000, NR on BG  f4, 1/500, ISO 1000  Oriental Pipit ( Anthus rufulus) Tv priority, f4, 1/2000, ISO 1000, +2/3 EV  Pied Triller ( Lalage nigra) Tv priority, f4, 1/320, ISO 2500, +1/3 EV  White-eared Dove ( Phapitreron leucotis) Manual Exposure, f4, 1/30, ISO 1000  White-throated Kingfisher ( Halcyon smyrnensis) Manual exposure, f4, 1/60, ISO 640  For Te Lyds  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 4, 2010 22:05:52 GMT
That must have been an exciting adventure for all of you. Lots of birds and camaraderie with friends without feathers. I like all the pictures of the birds that you took. Well done Neon. Mabuhay.
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Post by Edwin Matias on Feb 10, 2010 14:13:00 GMT
Awesome Set....
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. I have good connections but would not like to abuse... any one here a member of CanGolf? telyds 
