2006-10-22/001

http://static.flickr.com/118/283599402_20a0ed9785_o.jpg

this is nice bro:) ...this ur pets?

Very nice and colorful. Well done Floyd.

this is nice bro ...this ur pets?

nope. it's somebody else'

Very nice and colorful. Well done Floyd.

i've seen your collections of birds. they are all amazingly great shots!
this is just a newbie shoot with shorties. teles are damn expensive. it will cost me a bomb and left, right & center scoldings from my wifey! :(


2006-10-22/002
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/drakko94510/11ec91bb.jpg

nice shot bro, di ba yan si inday and her boy friend kapag umaga, hehehehe, cool shot honestly

nice shot bro, di ba yan si inday and her boy friend kapag umaga, hehehehe, cool shot honestly

so you do remember her. he he he
thanks for viewing.
here's another...

2006-10-22/003

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/drakko94510/2004-04-23BirdPark045copy.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/drakko94510/2006-04-23BirdPark103copy.jpg

nice shot floyd..
but the dirt on the head on the first photo is a little bit distracting.. just me

nice shot floyd..
but the dirt on the head on the first photo is a little bit distracting.. just me

hmmn... i didn't notice that. but should i notice it earlier and attempt to remove it, those birds could have flown somewhere. just kidding.

thanks for viewing, jimmy. i will watch out for it next time. maybe ps will do, he he he.



2006-10-24/005
http://static.flickr.com/111/260970592_8549b6b983_o.jpg

Matingkad yung mga kulay. Pag medyo nagsasawa ka na sa viewpoints na ginagamit, pwede ka ring maghanap ng ibang angles para medyo na-iiba naman yung dating. Good takes.
cheers,
gil

this is just a newbie shoot with shorties. teles are damn expensive. it will cost me a bomb and left, right & center scoldings from my wifey! :(


2006-10-22/002
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/drakko94510/11ec91bb.jpg

Floyd, These are great. I can't even imagine what you can do with long teles.

Remember, it is always better to ask for forgiveness than permission :)

regards,

Floyd, These are great. I can't even imagine what you can do with long teles.

Remember, it is always better to ask for forgiveness than permission :)

regards,


big thanks zandy, points noted.
btw, ikaw ga'y nauwi pa dine sa pinas? shooting tayo kapag ikaw ay napasyal dine sa lipa. he he he. cheers to you.

here's the exif of the photo.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/drakko94510/Untitled-2.jpg

Matingkad yung mga kulay. Pag medyo nagsasawa ka na sa viewpoints na ginagamit, pwede ka ring maghanap ng ibang angles para medyo na-iiba naman yung dating. Good takes.
cheers,
gil

thanks gil, i never thought of that. i guess you're right. looking at the subject w/ different angle will give us different perspective. i'll try to do that in my next takes. cheers.

2006-10-26/006

http://static.flickr.com/100/283603725_e9c61547ef_o.jpg

pet mo ba ito floyd.. black widow... i used to have lot of pideon before :)

pet mo ba ito floyd.. black widow... i used to have lot of pideon before :)

no sir, it was taken at the park. where are your pigeons now?

here's a few.

2006-10-28/007

http://static.flickr.com/86/280678962_fdac0f3e06_o.jpg

2006-10-28/008

http://static.flickr.com/122/280703229_41c47e04f3_o.jpg

wala na floyd... tagal na yun e...

big thanks zandy, points noted.
btw, ikaw ga'y nauwi pa dine sa pinas? shooting tayo kapag ikaw ay napasyal dine sa lipa. he he he. cheers to you.


Bayaan mo, mapapasyal din ako isang araw.

Miss ko na Lomi dyan hehe.

Bayaan mo, mapapasyal din ako isang araw.

Miss ko na Lomi dyan hehe.

sure. pm mo lang ako. sarap din ang goto dito. but i guess, you're not missing all those stuffs. when i was in sfo, doon ko natikman ang iba't ibang lutong pinoy. in fact, i first tasted pinapaitan of ilocandia at the peak of mount diablo in one of the pinoys gathering!
i remember, the soup was so hot but covered with the hardened fats because the weather was bloody damn cold. :)

wala na floyd... tagal na yun e...

so sad. :(

anyway, another birdies to cheer you up! i'll appreciate your c&c.

2006-10-29/009

http://static.flickr.com/80/281409759_2b19641834_o.jpg

2006-10-30/010

http://static.flickr.com/101/283613624_b77a1638f3_o.jpg

2006-10-30/011

http://static.flickr.com/30/283620732_f796c00460_o.jpg

2006-10-30/012

http://static.flickr.com/111/284671037_a201cdae97_o.jpg

2006-11-02/013

http://static.flickr.com/122/285893391_d6e265988b_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/99/285901789_55ef76a13f_o.jpg

Nice captures! I like the very first one on this page the most, but they are all great.

floyd: where are you taking all these pictures? are these all pets? very bright colors. loved the detailed parrot shot, but would have been nicer if the background was more blurred, i think.

oops. it's not the parrot, right? the 5th picture on this page.

Nice captures! I like the very first one on this page the most, but they are all great.

thanks for viewing zandy. cheers.



... but would have been nicer if the background was more blurred, i think.
thanks raul, will watch for it next time. i really appreciate your comments. cheers :)

oops. it's not the parrot, right? the 5th picture on this page.
are you referring to this?

this is a female saddled-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) native of africa.
one thing interesting about her is that, she does not have any voice, rather she communicates by rattling her bills and performs some kind of ritualized dances.
she's also dependent on wetlands which unfortunately shrinking due expanding settlements and drainaige systems.

2006-10-30/012

http://static.flickr.com/111/284671037_a201cdae97_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/121/290622902_c2983bdf01_o.jpg

2006-11-06/015 Saddle-Billed Stork

the male saddle-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) can be identified by their black eyes compared to the female which has a bright yellow ring in the eye. (few threads above)

http://static.flickr.com/106/291506085_b7e33bf3e2_o.jpg

kagagaling ko lang lately sa bird park na 'to he he he.
nice collections man.

does this count as a bird? :D at least lumilipad.. hehe..
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/jdael2005/110906/DSC_1043.jpg

kagagaling ko lang lately sa bird park na 'to he he he.
nice collections man.

big thanks Teejay, c'mon bro post your shoots here! cheers.

does this count as a bird? :D at least lumilipad.. hehe..


great catch Jonathan!
but looks like a creepy aswang to me! just kiddin'
what do you call them? a day time bat?
cheers mate...

thanks! they call it a grey-headed flying fox.. :)

http://images.jonathandael.multiply.com/image/5/photos/28/500x500/141/DSC_1588.JPG?et=S49LYIqreP%2C0RmHziUxFfAseagull kebab anyone? :D

http://images.jonathandael.multiply.com/image/5/photos/28/500x500/141/DSC_1588.JPG?et=S49LYIqreP%2C0RmHziUxFfA seagull kebab anyone? :D

i missed feeding them with my left-over chicken n' chips.
we were about to take the train from kogarah to penrith when these starving seagulls shared wth my chips that i was eating. it was kinda fun though!
what was that thingy stuck in her feathers? a hay?
share more pics mate.

2006-11-18/016

http://static.flickr.com/104/299586583_bbc8965805_o.jpg

@floyd

nice, nice captures...

now, i won't even dream of shooting birds... (can't give in to my buy-a-lens-to-shoot-birds just yet)... hayyyyyyyyyyyy, so many interesting things to shoot!!!

it's a twig.. i guess it ran into some shrubs and the twig got stuck underneath its feathers narrowly missing its neck! :D

polly want a cracker!
http://images.jonathandael.multiply.com/image/7/photos/22/500x500/28/DSC_0991.jpg?et=9IbAfknFe2X6UupdxqvEew

how come my images don't come out anymore even if i click on the attach image button and the img method?

@floyd

nice, nice captures...

now, i won't even dream of shooting birds... (can't give in to my buy-a-lens-to-shoot-birds just yet)... hayyyyyyyyyyyy, so many interesting things to shoot!!!


big thanks for viewing dindin.
btw, most of these birdies are tamed. therefore, they were shot at a closer distance. :D they were inside the cage too.:Grin: nothing to worry about having long lenses.
your C&C are pretty well appreciated.


it's a twig.. i guess it ran into some shrubs and the twig got stuck underneath its feathers narrowly missing its neck! :D

polly want a cracker!
http://images.jonathandael.multiply.com/image/7/photos/22/500x500/28/DSC_0991.jpg?et=9IbAfknFe2X6UupdxqvEew

how come my images don't come out anymore even if i click on the attach image button and the img method?

nice lorry! is she your pet?
i'm not sure why the photos do not appear. i've never use multiply before. :Thinking:
try using again your photobucket. the link works pretty well with your flying fox above.
i'm using flickr to hold my shots.
g'day mate.

pa-share po...
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/35/690135/1/69673859.mw1rkwuK.2birds.jpg

thanks for sharing benji. post more.
btw, are you a CSers too? whatz your nick?
cheers!:)



2006-11-18/017
http://static.flickr.com/116/284805229_ac9fc66531_o.jpg

Here's my share. I don't know what kind of bird this is :Grin:.
http://louieescobar.smugmug.com/photos/110570690-L.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/118/295385314_d6bc2700a6.jpg

great catch, louie!
what lens are you using? settings?

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nice colour, benji.
i'll be going to jbp with few local CSers this coming sunday too.
any tips to share?

@floyd: hmm.. baka nga coz of multiply. been having upload problems with photobucket kasi kaya yng multiply ginamit ko. wild lorry sir. the branches were almost touching the ground so eye level yng bird and walang pakialam basta kain lang sya ng kain.. hehe..

i really think you bird shooters are one of the most patient photographers!!! nice, nice nice nice nice!!!

@floyd: hmm.. baka nga coz of multiply. been having upload problems with photobucket kasi kaya yng multiply ginamit ko. wild lorry sir. the branches were almost touching the ground so eye level yng bird and walang pakialam basta kain lang sya ng kain.. hehe..

hi Jonathan, great catch of the wild lorry!
btw, try using flickr, photo.net, etc. i have a problem with photobucket too. i can't even go in to the website anymore. but i guess, it has to do with the firewall in my pc. can't find the solution yet.



i really think you bird shooters are one of the most patient photographers!!! nice, nice nice nice nice!!!

i think these lovely creatures are pretty interesting to shoot. as they are nearing their extinction. generation x can only see them in the photos we shoot.

2006-11-21/018

http://static.flickr.com/101/302817515_cb15f0ec28_o.jpg

2006-11-21/018

http://static.flickr.com/101/302817515_cb15f0ec28_o.jpg

Very nicely posed. What kind of Eagle is this Floyd?

Very nicely posed. What kind of Eagle is this Floyd?


big thanks reyno.
...really sorry. i can't remember what kind of eagle is this one. my memory is bloody sux!:(
will find it out for you. cheers.

here's another.

2006-11-21/019 - Vulture?

http://static.flickr.com/114/303531317_9c2240a602_o.jpg

2006-11-27/020 - Blue Peasant

http://static.flickr.com/107/306545441_11c7296e95_o.jpg

2006-11-28/021 Pelican

http://static.flickr.com/119/308643215_87a9f6544b_o.jpg

2006-12-12/022 Pelican

http://static.flickr.com/127/320496796_efb0d56e2c_o.jpg

2006-12-23/023

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/331833590_fd8d691d4a_o.jpg

floyd from jurong bird park singapore ba ito.. loooked familyar

floyd from jurong bird park singapore ba ito.. loooked familyar
yes sir. after renovation of the jbp, you'l find this just after the entrance.

I like the Blue Peasant shot! :)

I like the Blue Peasant shot! :)

let me guess...is it because of her red fiery eyes? thanks for viewing earl.

2006-12-30/024
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/337536694_290e3719e5_o.jpg

2006-12-30/025
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/337536696_1c43fdeff9_o.jpg

2006-12-30/026
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/337536698_d994fda7be_o.jpg

My dad's pet cockatoo

http://wtdaleon.multiply.com/photos/album/1

Some lory (tama ba spelling) shots to share with you mga bossing :)

http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/11136/Bird_Park_7.jpg

http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/11136/Bird_Park_6.jpg

http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/11136/Bird_Park_1.jpg

http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/11136/Bird_Park_5.jpg

http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/11136/Bird_Park_9.jpg

wow nice shots! eto taken today..
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/jdael2005/010807/DSC_4995.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/jdael2005/010807/DSC_5021.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/jdael2005/010807/DSC_5027.jpg

its not easy to shoot birds hehehehe, i'm still trying to learn ... heres my share :)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/edwin_sn/istorya/IMG_2357-1.jpg


used the built-in flash of the camera for this one :)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/edwin_sn/istorya/IMG_2459.jpg

Aba'y kadaming ibon naman 'nire... dine rin sa amin sa Saudi ay maraming ibon.
Plenty of birds you have there... we also have lots of birds here in Saudi Arabia.

http://i5.pbase.com/g2/29/643429/3/65990485.2VB3gIYT.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/feathers)

http://i5.pbase.com/g2/29/643429/3/65990543.fNGmktAU.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/feathers&page=2)

http://i5.pbase.com/g2/29/643429/3/65990633.zp53agHb.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/feathers&page=3)

http://i5.pbase.com/g2/29/643429/3/65990783.RtTEXMwu.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/feathers&page=4)

These are from Bahrain...

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/29/643429/3/72667600.2jC0s9XI.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/areen_wildlife)

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/29/643429/3/72667471.UDKCL7pk.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/areen_wildlife&page=7)

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/29/643429/3/72667425.i0Ex1Nsq.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/areen_wildlife&page=10)

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/29/643429/3/72667371.ksUPlTdi.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/josedeluna/areen_wildlife&page=12)

2007-01-16/001
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2007-01-17/002
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/359405802_0927b8bc43_o.jpg

Pa share din po :) ang likot tips naman dyan mga master

http://ogieabastillas.smugmug.com/photos/125629491-O.jpg

http://ogieabastillas.smugmug.com/photos/125629563-O.jpg

http://ogieabastillas.smugmug.com/photos/125629554-O.jpg

2007-02-04/003
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/378547570_4f31ee63f9_o.jpg


2007-02-04/004
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/378533757_501eadcbb7_o.jpg

2007-02-04/005
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/379264936_d6b6c8a61c_o.jpg

2007-02-04/006
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/379277448_b93c5d5937_o.jpg

2007-03-04/007

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/408872160_dddfdf81bf_o.jpg



2007-03-04/008

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/408863591_28317b23f8_o.jpg

great catch, louie!
what lens are you using? settings?

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nice colour, benji.
i'll be going to jbp with few local CSers this coming sunday too.
any tips to share?

Ey Floyd! Thanks, sorry to reply just now....Can't remember which lens I used. If i'm not mistaken it's my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM. Setting was in Manual, can't remember the exact settings.

I don't what kind of Bird this is.....just took the pic today with Zandy Marantal, using his 200-400 VR. :)

http://louieescobar.smugmug.com/photos/133439946-L.jpg

Green Duck....in tagalog...."Fried Itik" :Grin:

http://louieescobar.smugmug.com/photos/133461747-L.jpg

My first try at birding...

http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/133491538-L.jpg


http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/133491541-L.jpg

http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/133491545-L.jpg


http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/133491563-L.jpg

Follow the leader...

http://louieescobar.smugmug.com/photos/133432663-L.jpg

a few more...

http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/133491558-L.jpg


http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/133945987-L.jpg


http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/133950823-L.jpg


http://zandy.smugmug.com/photos/133952706-L.jpg

My Share.....took it near Reagan National Airport with my hubby giving me lessons on photography....

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/410791414_e4b249971b_b.jpg

My Share.....took it near Reagan National Airport with my hubby giving me lessons on photography....

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/410791414_e4b249971b_b.jpg

Good for you, got a hubby to teach. Very nice in-flight capture. Welcome to DPP Susan.

welcome to the forum Susan. congrats on your 1st post. bravo!

My Share.....took it near Reagan Na`tional Airport with my hubby giving me lessons on photography....

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/410791414_e4b249971b_b.jpg

My Share.....took it near Reagan National Airport with my hubby giving me lessons on photography....

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/410791414_e4b249971b_b.jpg

Wow Susan! I though you're only good for SB :D. Nice first post. Post more!

Thank you Mitz and Teejay. Here's some more....

Comments and Critique are welcome....:)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/166/410783459_aceec6a4ce.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/128/410773732_76cf554265.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/410811503_2c02315a4d.jpg

Zorro :)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/jdael2005/051307/DSC_9692.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/jdael2005/051307/DSC_9696.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f44/jdael2005/051307/DSC_9706.jpg

framed
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/217/495108582_dc780a9a5a.jpg

this thread became dormant for almost three years. hmmn.... c'mon guys, let's revive this once again.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/drakko94510/JPEGDigitalCamera_427S.jpg (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/drakko94510/JPEGDigitalCamera_427S.jpg)

<img src="http://a03-b03.mypicturetown.com:80/P2PwebCmdController/cache/%25TiKbF3qfrK%3Dck%25UYBKoBjCuw2._.Ga7is6EOt%3DkTI ajodk25EbcMVSWJ%26bczXC/item.jpg?rot=1" title="" alt="" width="640"height="431">

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3045.jpg (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3045.jpg)

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3429.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2938.jpg (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2938.jpg)

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2929.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3437.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3441.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3452.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3407.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3373.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4067566129_95769c1d3f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4067561281_803f09f26e_b.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2508.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2492.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2851.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2853.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2437.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2369.jpg

Tariktik
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3394.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3398.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2892.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2896.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2686.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2914-1.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2712.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP2681.jpg

Here's my share....
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4753238791_2229563a2c.jpg

American Robin
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4716698482_99395788fa.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1400/4723574356_3a95b5d709.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4707404239_4ac481c46e.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4716697152_3faf8c4374.jpg

Sparrow

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4707404193_9dbd817c17.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4707404051_febfd2e322.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4753239029_26d940c143.jpg

Bewick's Wren (mom)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4708047882_c4f354a92a.jpg

Bewick's Wren (young ones) I found the nest inside our BBQ Grill. :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4708047960_5623ec023a.jpg

Sparrow

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4707404193_9dbd817c17.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4707404051_febfd2e322.jpg


i like this!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/FlyDrakko/Birds/_FHP3045.jpg

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2006-10-30/012

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http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/drakko94510/_FHP2794.jpg What's the name of this bird?

i like this!

Thanks Floyd... Nice set of pictures!!! :) Are you using any tele converter for your lens?

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Osprey, Shot in the wild @ La Mesa Watershed, Philippines

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Indigo-banded Kingfisher, Shot in the wild @ Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines

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Blue Rock Thrush (male), Shot in the wild @ UP Diliman, Philippines

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Philippine Wild Duck, Shot in the Wild @ Candaba, Philippines

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Brahminy Kite, Shot in the Wild @ Mt Palay Palay, Cavite, Philippines

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Yellow Wagtail, Shot in the Wild @ Victorias City, Negros Occidental

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Philippine Wild Duck, Shot in the Wild @ Candaba, Philippines


i like this!

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im not really good at bird names sir floyd :D just saw this one flying along MOA sea side.

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im not really good at bird names sir floyd :D just saw this one flying along MOA sea side.

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[quote=jaypeeverdaguer;989862]What's the name of this bird?
Thanks Floyd... Nice set of pictures!!! Are you using any tele converter for your lens?

@Jeremy, @Jaypee

i'm so sorry. i'm pretty bad in identifying birds too, he he he.

for this later set, i used 300mm f4. no tele-converters.:)
big thanks for viewing. C&C are welcome.

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JAVAH MYNAH

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nice action shot!

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Like!:D very nice!

Why doesn't the DPP Media System show anything when I press + or - ?

Anyways thank you for the appreciation gents.

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Please help spread the news...the brown bird we see everywhere is not maya.

http://www.philippinebird.com/

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The Whiskered Treeswift (Hemiprocne comata) is a species of bird in the Hemiprocnidae family. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskered_Treeswift

Nice shot Paulo! Keep it coming. :D

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Canon Powershot SX 1 IS
1/40
f5.7
Focal Length : 100.00 mm
iso80
no flash

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The Black-headed Munia, Lonchura atricapilla (formerly considered as a subspecies of the Tricoloured Munia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricoloured_Munia) Lonchura malacca atricapilla) also known as Chestnut Munia, is a small passerine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passerine) bird (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird). This estrildid finch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estrildid_finch) is a resident breeding bird in Bangladesh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh), Brunei (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei), Cambodia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodia), China (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China), India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India), Indonesia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia), Laos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laos), Malaysia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia), Burma (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burma), Nepal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal), Philippines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines), Singapore (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore), Taiwan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan), Thailand (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand), & Vietnam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam). Known as maya pula ("red maya", to distinguish it from the predominantly brownish Tree Sparrow (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_Sparrow) which is also called maya) in the Philippines, this bird was the former national bird of the Philippines (the Philippine national bird is now the Philippine eagle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_eagle)).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-headed_Munia

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The Common Moorhen, or Common Gallinule, (Gallinula chloropus) is a bird in the Rail family with an almost worldwide distribution. It lives around well-vegetated marshes, ponds, canals, etc. The species is not found in the polar regions, or many tropical rainforests. But elsewhere the Common Moorhen is likely the most commonly seen Rail species to most people, excepting the Coot in some regions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Moorhen

Black Phoebe

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Let me share a couple taken from the iHeartMakati event...

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Let me share a couple taken from the iHeartMakati event...

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I like this!!! :)

my share, newbie shot...
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photo taken last year

Thank you Ricardo and ck

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The Brown Shrike, Lanius cristatus is a bird in the shrike family that is found mainly in Asia. It forms a superspecies with the closely-related Red-backed Shrike, L. collurio, and Isabelline Shrike, L. isabellinus. Like most other shrikes, it has a distinctive black &quot;bandit-mask&quot; through the eye. and is found mainly in open scrub habitats, where it perches on the tops of thorny bushes in search of prey. Several populations of this widespread species form distinctive subspecies which breed in temperate Asia and migrate to their winter quarters in tropical Asia. They are sometimes found as vagrants in Europe and North America.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Shrike

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EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/4816413304/meta/); 300/2.8L IS + Extender 1.4x II

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The Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family. It is found in Bangladesh, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. There are also a huge number of this species inhabits towns and cities, where they take refuge in abandoned buildings and trees. They often move in large groups and considered as one of the noisiest species of birds.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Glossy_Starling

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chicken! St. Peter's (San Pedro) Chicken hehehe :D
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@OT:

paolo, have u heard derick's 200mm 1.8 for sale na?
seen it in other photog forum's FS section.
might want to check it out..
:)

@OT:

paolo, have u heard derick's 200mm 1.8 for sale na?
seen it in other photog forum's FS section.
might want to check it out..
:)
Thanks for the thought PJ but I have its successor the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef200mmf2lisusm/) for over a year already.

Where is this "other photog forum's FS section" you mentioned so I can point it to those who may be interested? I only go to DPP for local photography.

The photo below uses the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef200mmf2lisusm/)

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The Striated Grassbird (Megalurus palustris) is an "Old World warbler (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_World_warbler)" species in the family (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_%28biology%29) Megaluridae (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megaluridae). It was formerly placed in the Sylviidae (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylviidae).
It is found in Bangladesh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh), Cambodia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodia), China (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China), India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India), Indonesia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia), Laos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laos), Malaysia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia), Myanmar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar), Nepal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal), Pakistan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan), the Philippines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines), Russia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia), Thailand (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand), and Vietnam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam).


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Striated_Grassbird

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My share

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^ Very nice shot! :)

Now for something a bit more conventional. ;)

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Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 800 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias +2/3 EV
Metering Mode Multi-segment
Support Handheld
Location Cavite

The Philippine Serpent Eagle, Spilornis holospilus, is an eagle found in the major islands of the Philippines. It is sometimes treated as a race of the Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela). This species is usually found in forest clearings, open woodlands, and sometimes in cultivated lands with scattered trees.

Read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Serpent-Eagle

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The Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), also known as the African Purple Swamphen, Purple Moorhen, Purple Gallinule or Purple Coot, is a large bird in the family Rallidae (rails). From its name in French, talève sultane, it is also known as the Sultana Bird. It should not be confused with the American Purple Gallinule, Porphyrio martinica. The common name in New Zealand, used for the subspecies P. p. melanotus, is Pūkeko, which is the Māori name. The variant found in Samoa, P. p. samoensis, is called "manuali'i," meaning "chiefly bird" in the Samoan language.

Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_Swamphen

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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia and also parts of Africa. It is resident in the milder south and west, but many birds retreat in winter from the ice in colder regions. It has become common in summer even inside the Arctic circle along the Norwegian coast.

It is a large bird, standing 90-100 cm tall, with a 175-195 cm wingspan and a weight of 1-2 kg. Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-white below. Adults have a white head with a broad black supercilium and slender crest, while immatures have a dull grey head. It has a powerful, pinkish-yellow bill, which is brighter in breeding adults. It has a slow flight, with its long neck retracted (S-shaped). This is characteristic of herons and bitterns, and distinguishes them from storks, cranes and spoonbills, which extend their necks. The call is a loud croaking "fraaank". The Australian White-faced Heron is often incorrectly called Grey Heron.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Heron


Camera Canon EOS 40D
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture f/8.0
Focal Length 800 mm
ISO Speed 160
Exposure Bias +2/3 EV
Support: Tripod + Gimbal
Date and Time: 2010:01:03 09:29:19
Metering Mode Spot
Exposure Program Aperture-priority AE

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A bit underexposed but I guess it's kinda ok...

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The Coleto (Sarcops calvus) is a starling species (family Sturnidae) in the monotypic genus Sarcops. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleto

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The Pink-necked Green-pigeon (Treron vernans) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family.

It is found in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink-necked_Green-pigeon

All the birds I have posted this week can be found around this fruit-bearing tree that we planted over a decade ago. I am so happy that we did this as I have a birding place that is walking distance. ;D

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This was photographed in the Philippines

The Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) is a species of starling in the Sturnidae family. It is found in Bangladesh, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. There are also a huge number of this species inhabits towns and cities, where they take refuge in abandoned buildings and trees. They often move in large groups and considered as one of the noisiest species of birds.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Glossy_Starling

The Philippines Maya...

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Photographed in the Philippines

The Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) commonly abbreviated to just Night Heron in Eurasia, is a medium-sized heron found throughout a large part of the world, except in the coldest regions and Australasia (where replaced by the closely related Rufous Night Heron, with which it has hybridized in the area of contact).

Adults are approximately 64 cm (25 in) long and weigh 800 g (28 oz). They have a black crown and back with the remainder of the body white or grey, red eyes, and short yellow legs. Young birds are brown, flecked with white and grey. These are short-necked and stout herons.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-crowned_Night_Heron

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..a Dunlin (in between breeding & intermediate plumage), taken a few months ago, in Dauphin Island beach Alabama probably got dirtied up by the oil spill already..

Dunlins are sparrow-sized sandpipers with long, black, droopy bills and relatively long, black legs. In breeding plumage, Dunlins are comparatively easy to identify because of the conspicuous black belly patch and rufous cap and mantle. In the nonbreeding season, they are plain gray-brown on their upper parts and white below. A prominent white wing stripe, seen in flight, is present in all plumages.

Band-tailed Pigeon

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@SINGAPORE ZOO
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:)
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:)
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wise owl?

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CROWN CRESTED CRANE
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If I may..

Olive-backed Sunbird (male)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4934787980_f74725159b_b.jpg

and of course.. the female
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btw i didn't get the name of the birds, sorry for that
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to all: love the photos!! :)
here's my first shots on birds.. unfortunately, have only one bird for a model.. :Grin::Grin::Grin:

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here's my 2nd and 3rd models, my pets...:)

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my 1st post was also my pet..:)

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10-08-2010

"Lonely Bird"

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Exposition Park

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10-10-2010

"Emperor Penguin"

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"Emperor Penguins are the deepest divers in water. They are known to dive as deep as 840 feet."

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nice shot! :):):):)

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Huwaw!!! You caught a Mayang Bato !!! 4 thumbs up! :)

Salamat po salamat po :) (Thank you Guys)

Cheers!!!

10-11-2010

"Turkey Vulture" - Cathartes aura

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The Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, is a bird found throughout most of the Americas.
It's also known in some North American regions as the Turkey Buzzard.

NHMLA

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Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5102233012/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture f/6.3
Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm/)
ISO Speed 1600
Support Gitzo GT5541LS + WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II
Location: UP Diliman
Crop 5.4MP out of 16MP

The Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela) is a medium-sized bird of prey that is found in forested habitats across tropical Asia. Within its widespread range, there are considerable variations and some forms are treated as subspecies while others are considered full species and the systematics of the group is not resolved. Close relatives that are often treated as full species include the Philippine Serpent Eagle (S. holospila), Andaman Serpent-eagle (Spilornis elgini) and South Nicobar Serpent-eagle (Spilornis klossi). All members within the species complex have a large looking head with feathers on their head giving them a maned and crested appearance. The face is bare and yellow joining up with the ceres and powerful feet are unfeathered and heavily scaled. They forage over the forest canopy with their wings and tail showing broad white and black bars and often call with a piercing and familiar three or two-note call. They often feed on snakes, giving them their name and are placed along with the Circaetus snake-eagles in the subfamily Circaetinae.

Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_Serpent-eagle

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Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5103049619/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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Exposure 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture f/5.6
Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm/)
ISO Speed 320
Support Gitzo GT5541LS + WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II
Location: UP Diliman
Crop 2.5MP out of 16MP

These are a bird in flight sequence of the Blue-headed Racket-tail parrot. Cropped to 100%. This is a lifer for me. :)

The Blue-headed Racket-tail, Prioniturus discurus is a parrot found on all the larger islands of the Philippines not starting with "P" (i.e., not Palawan or Panay). It is 27 cm, basically green with a blue crown, bluish undertail, whitish beak, and dark underwings with green coverts. The Blue-headed Racket-tail (P. platenae) was formerly included in this species.

Read More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-crowned_Racket-tail

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Blue-headed Racket-tail, Prioniturus discurus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5104438800/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5104440802_3b0d33506a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5104440802/)
Blue-headed Racket-tail, Prioniturus discurus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5104440802/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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Blue-headed Racket-tail, Prioniturus discurus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5104441966/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

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Blue-headed Racket-tail, Prioniturus discurus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5103850117/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
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Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm/)
ISO Speed 1600
Support Gitzo GT5541LS + WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II
Location: Agusan del Sur, Philippines
Crop 100% Magnification

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Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5104070571/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture f/13.0
Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm/) + Canon Extender EF 2x II (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm20x/)
ISO Speed 3200
Support Gitzo GT5541LS + WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II
Location: Agusan del Sur, Philippines
Crop 11.4MP of 16MP

I would have liked to be 1-2 meters more elevated but I was very happy with how close I was able to get. :)

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Female Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5106361384/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

The Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens) is a species of bird in the Trogonidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Trogon

Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/8.0
Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm/)
ISO Speed 800
Support Gitzo GT5541LS + WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II
Location: Agusan del Sur, Philippines
Crop 7.4MP out of 16MP

10-22-2010

"Keel-billed Toucan" - Ramphastos sulfuratus

http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy328/benrose_2010/2518.jpg (http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy328/benrose_2010/2518.jpg)

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The Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), also known as Sulfur-breasted Toucan, Rainbow-billed Toucan, is a colorful Latin American member of the Toucan family. It is the national bird of Belize.

Immature Red-keeled Flowerpecker or Red-striped Flowerpecker (Dicaeum australe)

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Immature Red-keeled Flowerpecker or Red-striped Flowerpecker (Dicaeum australe) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5106279713/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

The Red-keeled Flowerpecker or Red-striped Flowerpecker (Dicaeum australe) is a species of bird in the Dicaeidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The Black-belted Flowerpecker (D. haematostictum) was formerly regarded as a subspecies of this bird.

Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-keeled_Flowerpecker

Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture f/8.0
Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm/)
ISO Speed 800
Support Gitzo GT5541LS + WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II
Location: Agusan del Sur, Philippines
Crop 3.8MP out of 16MP
Subject Distance 680 centimers

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Immature Red-keeled Flowerpecker or Red-striped Flowerpecker (Dicaeum australe) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5106356481/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture f/8.0
Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm/)
ISO Speed 1600
Support Gitzo GT5541LS + WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II
Location: Agusan del Sur, Philippines
Crop 3.1MP out of 16MP
Subject Distance 680 centimers

Lovers in Flight

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This is Kida, a Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus). She is being cared for at the Philippine Eagle Center, Davao City, Philippines. Find out how you can help her and other eagles at http://www.philippineeagle.org/

BTW Kida is not caged, tied down or hindered in any way. ;)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5106625043_6112d46030_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5106625043/)
Kida (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5106625043/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture f/11.0
Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm/)
ISO Speed 800
Support Gitzo GT5541LS + WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II
Location: Philippine Eagle Center, Davao City, Philippines
No Crop
Subject Distance 610 centimers

My first attempts at bird photography. Five birds circling overhead, was only able to capture 3 of them on one frame.
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The Philippine Fairy-bluebird (Irena cyanogastra) is a species of bird in the Irenidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Fairy-bluebird

This is a lifer for me. :)

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Philippine Fairy-bluebird (Irena cyanogastra) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5116356339/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture f/5.6
Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm/)
ISO Speed 800
Support Gitzo GT5541LS + WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II
Location: Agusan del Sur, Philippines
Crop 1.7MP out of 16MP

My first attempts at bird photography. Five birds circling overhead, was only able to capture 3 of them on one frame.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1263/5113968380_540fcf540c_z.jpg

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Those are Brahminy_Kite. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahminy_Kite) Where were these taken?

Those are Brahminy_Kite. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahminy_Kite) Where were these taken?

i really couldn't tell if those were kites, but could be since they're endemic. i'm also too far to hear their pitiful, mournful, sorrowful cry :D these were taken in Eden Nature Park, Davao City.

The reason I couldn't tell from afar is because the only encounters I had with the Brahminy Kite is here:
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So imagine the shock and awe of seeing not just 1 or 2 but 5 birds-of-prey soaring and stooping high above.

i really couldn't tell if those were kites, but could be since they're endemic. i'm also too far to hear their pitiful, mournful, sorrowful cry :D these were taken in Eden Nature Park, Davao City.

The reason I couldn't tell from afar is because the only encounters I had with the Brahminy Kite is here:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1102/5116809801_341de50796_z.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/5116810919_7875021517_z.jpg

So imagine the shock and awe of seeing not just 1 or 2 but 5 birds-of-prey soaring and stooping high above.
So the birds that were flying were photographed in Eden Nature Park?

The Yellow-wattled Bulbul (Pycnonotus urostictus) is a species of songbird in the Pycnonotidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-wattled_Bulbul

Yet another lifer for me. :)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1095/5116789149_be23e00fa4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5116789149/)
Yellow-wattled Bulbul (Pycnonotus urostictus) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/5116789149/) by alabang (http://www.flickr.com/people/alabang/), on Flickr

Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture f/5.6
Lens Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alabang/tags/ef800mmf56lisusm/)
ISO Speed 800
Support Gitzo GT5541LS + WH-200 Wimberley Head Version II
Location: Agusan del Sur, Philippines
Crop 1.7MP out of 16MP

So the birds that were flying were photographed in Eden Nature Park?


Yes. Last time I was there, about 3 weeks ago, there were only 2 kites flying above. Now there's five :D Glad to know and see those birds flying freely. I think some, if not all were raised at Eden Park and then were set free, coz there are no more kites in the aviary.

let me share...

taken at Al Mamzar Park, Dubai-UAE

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