Love is in the Air at Valenzuela

Luis (Chito) Limchiu
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Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 5, 2010 16:05:26 GMT

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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Feb 5, 2010 16:05:26 GMT

After getting directions, I went by Edu's Swamp in Valenzuela and saw the the Black-crowned Night-Herons in love.

1. Attraction

Canon 40D FD 300mm 2.8l 2x canon FD TC iso 400 1/200 f5.6

2.then SEX- yes! it's that fast in the bird world

1dMk2 sigma 50-500mm 500mm iso 800 1/250 f8 handheld

3. Of course, after that the problem really starts- chicks.
Nest Building- one stick at a time.

Canon 1dMk2 sigma 50-500 500 iso 800 1/250 f8 handheld

Canon 1dMk2 sigma 50-500 500 iso 800 1/320 f8 handheld

4. Happily it's a joint effort by Dad and Mom-
Passing the stick to mom to build the nest.

Canon 1dMk2 sigma 50-500 500 iso 500 1/160 f7.1 handheld

It was educational and inspiring to see how these herons work in putting each stick to make the nest.

I hope you enjoyed this as I enjoyed watching nature at its best. Thank you to Edu for the tip and directions.

Cheers

Chito

Last Edit: Feb 5, 2010 17:04:57 GMT by Luis (Chito) Limchiu

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Bob Kaufman Moderator, PBP Posts: 1,545	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 5, 2010 20:44:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 5, 2010 20:44:43 GMT Nice series of photos, Doc Chito! It is great that you were able to capture the Night Heron's ..er.. intimate moments. ;D
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Edu Lorenzo Jr Certified Birdnut, PBP There is no such thing as bad lighting.." Posts: 2,975	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 6, 2010 1:58:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Feb 6, 2010 1:58:05 GMT great series Doc! It's a great season to go there as since the herons are all well groomed and beautiful as they are courting mates.
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Dennis Alfaro Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 788	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 6, 2010 3:02:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis Alfaro on Feb 6, 2010 3:02:03 GMT great set doc Chito, really captured those rara moments

mantarey Guest	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 6, 2010 3:03:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mantarey on Feb 6, 2010 3:03:02 GMT Great series on the bird's breeding behavior Doc. Very fine work.

Ariel Matias Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,323	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 6, 2010 3:57:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ariel Matias on Feb 6, 2010 3:57:21 GMT Wonderful series of shots.
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Jun Osano Certified Birdnut, PBP "Look up! Look around! They're just there. We just never bothered before." - J. Villasper Posts: 141	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 6, 2010 4:39:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jun Osano on Feb 6, 2010 4:39:29 GMT Congratulations Doc Chito. Perfect for Valentines day.

Toto Gamboa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,492	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 6, 2010 18:28:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toto Gamboa on Feb 6, 2010 18:28:15 GMT Wooooow Doc! Ganda!
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Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 6, 2010 23:27:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 6, 2010 23:27:31 GMT Very nice behavioral captures, Chito!
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Ely Teehankee Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 6,512	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 7, 2010 1:42:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 7, 2010 1:42:21 GMT The passion of a bird photographer does not let an opportunity like this get away without capturing the "Moment". Well done Chito. Mabuhay.

Luis (Chito) Limchiu Certified Birdnut, PBP A bird in the bush is worth 2 hundreds in the hand Posts: 902	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 7, 2010 3:35:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Feb 7, 2010 3:35:31 GMT Thank you guys for all your inspiring comments. Anyway here is a pic of the lucky guy as he hops off after the er....intimate/rara moment. Doesn't he look like a very happy chap!! Cheers Chito
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Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 7, 2010 23:42:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on Feb 7, 2010 23:42:53 GMT Nice series, Doc! Just in time for hearts day.
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Tonji Ramos Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,826	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 7, 2010 23:46:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonji Ramos on Feb 7, 2010 23:46:28 GMT Great set Doc!
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William Lim Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,831	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 7, 2010 23:50:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by William Lim on Feb 7, 2010 23:50:37 GMT Very interesting documentation, Chito

Luis (Chito) Limchiu Certified Birdnut, PBP A bird in the bush is worth 2 hundreds in the hand Posts: 902	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 13, 2010 3:33:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Feb 13, 2010 3:33:51 GMT Thanks a lot William,Mark, and Tonji your comments are most appreciated!
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Edwin Matias Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 837	Love is in the Air at Valenzuela Feb 13, 2010 4:05:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Edwin Matias on Feb 13, 2010 4:05:41 GMT Great Series Doc Chito... Thumbs Up.... Edwin
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Feb 5, 2010 16:05:26 GMT

Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 5, 2010 20:44:43 GMT

Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Feb 6, 2010 1:58:05 GMT

Post by Dennis Alfaro on Feb 6, 2010 3:02:03 GMT

Post by mantarey on Feb 6, 2010 3:03:02 GMT

Post by Ariel Matias on Feb 6, 2010 3:57:21 GMT

Post by Jun Osano on Feb 6, 2010 4:39:29 GMT

Post by Toto Gamboa on Feb 6, 2010 18:28:15 GMT

Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 6, 2010 23:27:31 GMT

Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 7, 2010 1:42:21 GMT

Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Feb 7, 2010 3:35:31 GMT

Post by Mark Itol on Feb 7, 2010 23:42:53 GMT

Post by Tonji Ramos on Feb 7, 2010 23:46:28 GMT

Post by William Lim on Feb 7, 2010 23:50:37 GMT

Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Feb 13, 2010 3:33:51 GMT

Post by Edwin Matias on Feb 13, 2010 4:05:41 GMT