Orioles in my garden

[JV Noriega]

Ok, here's my share of docu shots of some Black Naped Orioles that have been frequenting the trees in my garden just recently..

Black Naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis)
50D+400 5.6L @ 1/1000 sec., f/5.6., ISO 400, hand held, available light



D300s+80-400vr @ 1/200 sec., f/6.3, ISO 500, hand held, available light

[Edu Lorenzo Jr]

HUWAW!!!!!

The last time we talked JV, you mentioned you have a really hard time exposing and getting details from an Oriole. YOU LIED! And this is also a docu shot? your nose must be really growing now hehe..

Par Excellence!

[Ely Teehankee]

It must be exciting to be able to see an assortment of birds in your garden. Did you noticed the fruits where the bird is perched? The eyes are very clear. Well done JV.
Mabuhay.

[JV Noriega]

Thanks Edu! if it were not for the darn leaf on the foreground, then this would have been my lifer! i will patiently wait for the chance for them to come out in the open, unobstracted!

[JV Noriega]

Thanks Ely! The fruit tree on the first pic is actually an Aratelis tree, (or mansanitas). My next door neighbor has a giant tree (i'm guessing maybe 20 years old), that is a favorite food source for about 5-8 different species of birds. The second pic is an Oriole eating "higad" on my pine tree ( and i tell you, they love it!)! Can someone tell me the distinction between a black-billed BN_Oriole and a pinkish billed one?

[Bob Kaufman]

Goodness gracious, Jv! The birds must have heard how great you are at taking photos that they come and visit you!

[Luis (Chito) Limchiu]

JV the first shot of the immature BNO is spectacular in details and color!

[Neon Rosell II]

Sept 11, 2010 12:37:30 GMT JV Noriega said:

Can someone tell me the distinction between a black-billed BN_Oriole and a pinkish billed one?

Black bill = juvenile
Pink Bill = Adult probably its parent

Nice! you were able to handle the exposure on the first one quite nicely as the yellow of this bird is hard not to get blown in full sun.

[Lydia Robledo]

I need that photo feeding on ratiles... please JV. Our new org. Nurturing Trees Seedling Bank will come out with a booklet on the different fruiting trees that are source of seeds dispersed by birds. This will be part of the campaign to gather and plant wildings for reforestation. It's about time those excellent pictures are put to good use. Thanks for sharing. telyd

[Toto Gamboa]

Wow ... you got it really close. I still have to nail this bird up really close.

[mantarey]

Outstanding captures JV, the first one is over the top.

[alainpascua]

Very nice captures, JV.... I like the first one too!

[donsausa]

Absolutely jealous they come to your garden. Just to take shots of these birds I have to drive about 2 hours away south.

[Edwin Matias]

JV,
Great Capture/ Details on #1, Thumbs Up.....

Regards,
Edwin

[JV Noriega]

Thanks Bob! I just knew all the trees i planted around my place would attract some birds, but the Orioles came as a big surprise!

[JV Noriega]

Thank you Doc Chito and Neon!

@neon, thanks for the clarification regarding the colors of their bills.. and yes, your right about getting a good exposure on the yellow in direct sunlight... after a million shots of this bird, i finally got this one!

[JV Noriega]

Telyds, it would be my pleasure to share this pic for your project! and lets do that documentary!

[JV Noriega]

Thanks Toto and Rey! i guess i was just lucky to be home with my camera when they dropped by..

[JV Noriega]

Thank you for the wonderful comments Alain, Don and Edwin!

@ Don, it's just pure luck that i decided to plant forest trees in my garden instead of ornamental plants, and i believe my village is a stop-over point for these birds as they fly to and from UP Diliman to the nearby San Mateo and Antipolo mountains here in metro manila.

[Dennis Alfaro]

what a great docu shot Jv!