[PIC_THREAD] Wildlife, Animals, Birds, Zoo

D.P. · 27 Mar 2017 at 21:23

I've been running a lot recently and keep seeing red-tailed hawks and even a bald eagles (im in the USA). Not had too many opportunities to get out with my camera but ever time I do there is nothing to be seen. Spring is here so the smaller birds are all coming out.

And · 28 Mar 2017 at 07:35

Let the wildlife come to you, time and patience is the key and eventually you'll be rewarded. I'd stick with Otmoor as well, looks like you get Hobby there soon and they're great birds to watch and photograph. Also turtle doves there which are a real treat, providing the Maltese don't shoot them all on migration.

JohnnyG said:
The Marsh Harrier was from here - www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/find-a-reserve/reserves-a-z/reserves-by-name/o/otmoor/index.aspx - where I've been going a lot recently.
It is full of stuff but as usual with RSPB places you can't always get close enough to the subjects for great shots.
That Elmley looks pretty good, it might be a bit far away for me for a daytrip but if I do go to the area I'll definitely pester you for advice

JohnnyG · 28 Mar 2017 at 07:50

Yeah I'm looking forward to seeing the Hobbies and they only had a couple of male Turtle Doves last year so not too optimistic about them this season.
They get the odd Cuckoo or 2 as well apparently

And · 28 Mar 2017 at 09:33

Looking forward to cuckoo on my patch too. I see hobby as well but generally when I'm out on the moor doing fieldwork and don't have a camera with me, though I know a reserve I can visit that has them in the autumn.

hux · 29 Mar 2017 at 19:47

Long tail tit by darren bray, on Flickr

And · 30 Mar 2017 at 11:39

Linnet
by Andy Davis, on Flickr

Holst1981 · 2 Apr 2017 at 10:13

That's a great shot Andy.
Where did you take that?

Went to rspb Frampton marsh last weekend.

This one just needs a letterbox adding to make an ocuk meme.

Frampton Marsh-4 by Matt Robinson, on Flickr

Skylark in flight was nice, can probably do better next time, they are pretty hard to find in the sky as they are small.

Frampton Marsh-11 by Matt Robinson, on Flickr

There are a few more on Flickr.

I liked this redshank as well, doing better with birds in flight at the moment. Stopping down a bit seems to get more in focus and with good light iso and shutter speed are ok.

Frampton Marsh-12 by Matt Robinson, on Flickr

And · 2 Apr 2017 at 22:11

Thanks Matt, Linnet are local to me all year round. Probably nicer late summer/autumn when the males are in breeding plumage, the pink is more pronounced on the chest/crown.

Buddy · 3 Apr 2017 at 16:30

Frampton Marshes has had some great views of SEOs recently.

I'm waiting for the hobbies to visit Thursley Common.

Marsh Harrier

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Zaf · 5 Apr 2017 at 20:40

A few from the weekend out walking...

DSCF0090 by Ryan McMaster, on Flickr

DSCF0094 by Ryan McMaster, on Flickr

DSCF0084 by Ryan McMaster, on Flickr

DSCF0074 by Ryan McMaster, on Flickr

hux · 6 Apr 2017 at 21:55

Common Buzzard by darren bray, on Flickr

Buddy · 6 Apr 2017 at 22:02

hux said:
Common Buzzard by darren bray, on Flickr

Wicked. Just saw this on Facebook. Well done.

hux · 6 Apr 2017 at 22:44

Buddy said:
Wicked. Just saw this on Facebook. Well done.

Thanks, getting some likes that's for sure.
I just adore this new lens, below f8.0 is a nono let alone the f5.6 1/640 I ran, but doing so got me 320 iso for that all important detail.

tatts · 7 Apr 2017 at 20:45

DSC02871 by liam tattersall, on Flickr

DSC02786-2 by liam tattersall, on Flickr

Lion @ safari zoo cumbria by liam tattersall, on Flickr

DSC02849 by liam tattersall, on Flickr

footman · 9 Apr 2017 at 11:04

Garden Dunnock by mack100, on Flickr

footman · 9 Apr 2017 at 11:12

@Buddy Were you at Thursley week before last looking at the Dartfords on the dragonfly trail near the big figure of the dragonfly?

Buddy · 9 Apr 2017 at 11:14

footman said:
@Buddy Were you at Thursley week before last looking at the Dartfords on the dragonfly trail near the big figure of the dragonfly?

25th March Yes! Did we meet?

footman · 9 Apr 2017 at 13:35

Buddy said:
25th March Yes! Did we meet?

I'm sure we did, I was the old bloke with the Olympus gear. I think you pointed out where the dartfords were nesting! Could be my imagination though!

Buddy · 9 Apr 2017 at 15:50

footman said:
I'm sure we did, I was the old bloke with the Olympus gear. I think you pointed out where the dartfords were nesting! Could be my imagination though!

Yes! Small world. Recognised you on your Flickr account. I recall you were telling me about your birding trips abroad so it's fun to go through your feed.

footman · 9 Apr 2017 at 17:31

Buddy said:
Yes! Small world. Recognised you on your Flickr account. I recall you were telling me about your birding trips abroad so it's fun to go through your feed.

Small world indeed!
I'm also keen to see the Hobby's, we get them on the heathland north of Camberley so I'll let you know if and when they appear. I'm enjoying your Flickr stuff too, see you around.