[PIC_THREAD] Wildlife, Animals, Birds, Zoo

i-bert · 21 Dec 2020 at 20:35

alchal · 1 Jan 2021 at 10:00

Great shots i-bert!
I seem to have no luck finding kingfishers, loads in the area but they seem to scoot as soon as they hear me coming!

Anywho a buzzard and an overweight robin!

Angst · 6 Jan 2021 at 11:28

DSCF7617 by Phil watson, on Flickr

stument · 9 Jan 2021 at 10:33

My Wilder Beast by Stuart Saunders, on Flickr

i-bert · 10 Jan 2021 at 08:33

alchal said:
Great shots i-bert!
I seem to have no luck finding kingfishers, loads in the area but they seem to scoot as soon as they hear me coming!

Anywho a buzzard and an overweight robin!

Loving the Buzzard shot. They are extremely hard to get close to, any tips on how you got that shot?

Just seen your Crow and Buzzard shots on flickr..............WOW. Is that a Peregrine too in that set?

I got these yesterday, funnily enough, but they're heavily cropped.

DSC_3421-Edit.jpg by ibert1, on Flickr

DSC_3416-Edit.jpg by ibert1, on Flickr

DSC_3412-Edit.jpg by ibert1, on Flickr

alchal · 10 Jan 2021 at 09:32

i-bert said:
Loving the Buzzard shot. They are extremely hard to get close to, any tips on how you got that shot?

Just seen your Crow and Buzzard shots on flickr..............WOW. Is that a Peregrine too in that set?

I got these yesterday, funnily enough, but they're heavily cropped.
DSC_3421-Edit.jpg by ibert1, on Flickr
DSC_3416-Edit.jpg by ibert1, on Flickr
DSC_3412-Edit.jpg by ibert1, on Flickr

Thanks i-bert no unfortunately not, we have them nesting in a Sheffield university building but still not managed to capture them, they have a webcam watching the nest though, one day.

The buzzard was been chased down low, was just about to get into the car when they appeared over the trees after an unsuccessful kestrel hunt, lucky I had the camera still to hand.

I'm still trying to get one sat on a post or tree, mission impossible!

Nice shots!

i-bert · 10 Jan 2021 at 10:49

alchal said:
Thanks i-bert no unfortunately not, we have them nesting in a Sheffield university building but still not managed to capture them, they have a webcam watching the nest though, one day.

The buzzard was been chased down low, was just about to get into the car when they appeared over the trees after an unsuccessful kestrel hunt, lucky I had the camera still to hand.

I'm still trying to get one sat on a post or tree, mission impossible!

Nice shots!

I'm not sure what that bird is then, but it's not a buzzard.
https://flic.kr/p/2k6Vbq4

Edit - Think it's a Goshawk

alchal · 10 Jan 2021 at 11:58

i-bert said:
I'm not sure what that bird is then, but it's not a buzzard.
https://flic.kr/p/2k6Vbq4

Edit - Think it's a Goshawk

I thought it could have been a sparrow hawk but could be a goshawk, was in the Cotswolds.

And · 11 Jan 2021 at 21:01

Three things come to mind: Goshawk in the Cotswolds would more than likely be ringed as they are well surveyed birds, the legs look thin, it doesn't seem to have that bulk in the body I'd expect. It should about buzzard-sized (and likely bigger) otherwise I'm more inclined to think a female sparrowhawk.

alchal · 12 Jan 2021 at 12:37

And said:
Three things come to mind: Goshawk in the Cotswolds would more than likely be ringed as they are well surveyed birds, the legs look thin, it doesn't seem to have that bulk in the body I'd expect. It should about buzzard-sized (and likely bigger) otherwise I'm more inclined to think a female sparrowhawk.

Didn't know they were ringed, shall look out for them next time I'm down there, thanks

And · 12 Jan 2021 at 13:35

In March/early April they should be courtship displaying, flying up high and diving down, like a rollercoaster I guess. Go out on calm, clear days and find a high vantage point overlooking a forest/large wood for the best views.

alchal · 15 Jan 2021 at 05:46

And said:
In March/early April they should be courtship displaying, flying up high and diving down, like a rollercoaster I guess. Go out on calm, clear days and find a high vantage point overlooking a forest/large wood for the best views.

Thank you for the tips, much appreciated.

alchal · 15 Jan 2021 at 19:00

Kestrel, a few feet away and dived down and caught a rodent right next to me! shall never forget this encounter, unfortunately it was too close with my lens to grab a pic of the catch ! hey ho great experience.

Cyclone · 31 Jan 2021 at 19:36

Merlin5 · 15 Mar 2021 at 22:06

Just some horsey pics.

FBi7 · 16 Mar 2021 at 11:29

Hi all,

First time posting in these parts. I've recently started to learn about and practice photography - I'm using my old man's gear at the minute but hope to have my own soon. I used to develop my own 35mm B&W about 25 years ago, but am totally new to DSLRs.

This was my first serious attempt at a wildlife photo:

Taken with a Canon 6D, Canon fixed 200mm lens, f2.8, 1/160, ISO320.

My youngest daughter really liked it, good timing with the tongue, so we had it put on a 60x40cm canvas for her in her bedroom.

Anyway, thanks for looking, hope you like. Open to criticism

Cheers,

FB..

alchal · 22 Mar 2021 at 20:15

FBi7 said:
Hi all,

First time posting in these parts. I've recently started to learn about and practice photography - I'm using my old man's gear at the minute but hope to have my own soon. I used to develop my own 35mm B&W about 25 years ago, but am totally new to DSLRs.

This was my first serious attempt at a wildlife photo:

Taken with a Canon 6D, Canon fixed 200mm lens, f2.8, 1/160, ISO320.

My youngest daughter really liked it, good timing with the tongue, so we had it put on a 60x40cm canvas for her in her bedroom.

Anyway, thanks for looking, hope you like. Open to criticism

Cheers,

FB..

Nice pic FBi7
Highland cattle are photogenic indeed.
Not a criticism but just like my Highland cattle shots they always stick to the shade, I'm beginning to think the ones up the road from us are vampire cattle.

FBi7 · 23 Mar 2021 at 13:20

Thanks @alchal

Very photogenic. As I said, my first serious attempt, but I'll keep an eye out for them opting for the shade in future, perhaps I might get lucky and get some caught out in the sunlight. I guess it gets hot under all that hair! It's a shame the image host has compressed the image so much - the pic I posted isn't a patch on the original.

Merlin5 · 23 Mar 2021 at 14:05

From the park yesterday. Sony a6600, Sony 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 and Sigma 56mm F1.4

alchal · 23 Mar 2021 at 15:15

FBi7 said:
Thanks @alchal

Very photogenic. As I said, my first serious attempt, but I'll keep an eye out for them opting for the shade in future, perhaps I might get lucky and get some caught out in the sunlight. I guess it gets hot under all that hair! It's a shame the image host has compressed the image so much - the pic I posted isn't a patch on the original.

Yeah it's a pain when they get compressed, I use Flickr , it's pretty good for not compressing the images.