Post by alainpascua on Aug 16, 2010 15:17:59 GMT
At the watch tower at Ipo Dam Watershed, there are bird nests that are attached to the ceiling and walls just below the observation room, but high above the waters (like 3-4 storeys high). Swifts are constantly flying to and from this tower, though very few at this time.
We were told these are House Swifts, and indeed they are. They have white patches at the forehead and at the throat areas, and a white band after the wings near the tail. They fly very fast, very difficult to catch them flying in and/or out of their nests, especially when one is on a banca.
I got some docu shots of the House Swifts which I would like to share to all. I think Rey has better pictures of the House Swifts in their nests.
Canon EOS 50D + EF 400mm f5.6 L USM... 1/1600, f/5.6, iso250, handheld, on a banca.
Canon EOS 50D + EF 400mm f5.6 L USM... 1/1000, f/5.6, iso640, frame series, handheld, on a banca.
We were told these are House Swifts, and indeed they are. They have white patches at the forehead and at the throat areas, and a white band after the wings near the tail. They fly very fast, very difficult to catch them flying in and/or out of their nests, especially when one is on a banca.
I got some docu shots of the House Swifts which I would like to share to all. I think Rey has better pictures of the House Swifts in their nests.
Canon EOS 50D + EF 400mm f5.6 L USM... 1/1600, f/5.6, iso250, handheld, on a banca.
Canon EOS 50D + EF 400mm f5.6 L USM... 1/1000, f/5.6, iso640, frame series, handheld, on a banca.
