p.1 #1 · Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Los Angeles (1 pic)
Well, I still recognize a few names here ...This fellow (a few of us unofficially call him Edward Scissortail) appeared just after the local Christmas Bird Count and is favoring a patch of green wedged between a freeway and container terminals here in my home town of San Pedro (i.e. the Port of Los Angeles) I thought I'd have to travel to at least Texas to see one. Let's see, shall I ask for a Green Jay for our next rare visitor? Taken with the 7D/500mm/1.4xTC, and run through both DPP and PSPX2.
p.1 #3 · Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Los Angeles (1 pic)
trenchmonkey wrote:
Howdy, Steve Nice find...don't be a stranger
Howdy back and thanks, Will! I'm still planning on going to Bosque one of these millennia. I still have my trailer and am still threatening to retire. I wasn't into birding/photog much last year but am finally getting back into the swing of things. I see there are a few new features here, like the EXIF option. I think I'll stay at FM for a spell again...
p.1 #4 · Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Los Angeles (1 pic)
I'll be here. There's a handy Birders RV park located just 2 min. from the crane pools. 30 amp service w/hookups for $20 a night
Ya know ya wanna visit 'monkeyland...just head East one day...easy peasy!
p.1 #5 · Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Los Angeles (1 pic)
trenchmonkey wrote: I'll be here. There's a handy Birders RV park located just 2 min. from the crane pools. 30 amp service w/hookups for $20 a night
Ya know ya wanna visit 'monkeyland...just head East one day...easy peasy!
Only $20 a night? Sheesh, and I'm a 30-amp guy too... Yer making it tough to resist, Will! First have to re-hab my trailer after a long stay under cover at a local hole masquerading as a "storage area". I'll let you know when I head East, accompanied by a crate o' microbrews.
p.1 #7 · Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Los Angeles (1 pic)
KCollett wrote:
Great looking bird! You'll have to pay him to settle on a branch. Too bad it was on a wire, but still a good image, and a great find.
Ken, he could be on a trash dump and we'd be happy, he's so rare for our area. The area he seems to favor for his "flycatching" is behind "No Trespassing" signs and the shrubs and branches for "natural perches" are up the hill further away, so I'm grateful for the closeup on the wire.
p.1 #14 · Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Los Angeles (1 pic)
ShutteredMe wrote:
That is so awesome Steve. Is he still around?
-Quang
Hey Quang, good to see you're still here! Hard to believe it's nearly a year since our SJWS meeting with Tim...Sure was fun! Yep, the STFL is still here.
p.1 #16 · Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Los Angeles (1 pic)
Tim Kuhn wrote:
Congrats on the rarity Steve Nice to see you around. Hope retirement is working out for you
Tim
Retirement? Nope, I haven't taken the plunge yet. I don't think I can retire on a $1500-a-month pension and that's gross, not clear, so that's REALLY gross! But I still have the trailer and will be taking it out and about this year. AND let's not forget PITA...Still have that little bit left to do.
p.1 #17 · Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Los Angeles (1 pic)
Hey Steve, I am lucky to be retired. I woke up this morning and looked around and found nothing to do, but by the end of the day I only got half of it done. Nice capture. Bruce
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p.1 #18 · Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Los Angeles (1 pic)
Steve!!!!
Hey man great to see you buddy, hope life on the road has been exciting and you've been missed my friend.
Killer look at this seldom seen bird, bet you were stoked when you laid eyes on this one
p.1 #20 · Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Los Angeles (1 pic)
BearCreekLar wrote:
Nicely done...would love to see one of these!
Larry
I've ALWAYS wanted to see one of these Scissor-tails too, Larry, but figured I'd have to go east at least Texas to find one. Sure is a thoughtful bird to have dropped by here and saved all that gas!
...This fellow (a few of us unofficially call him Edward Scissortail) appeared just after the local Christmas Bird Count and is favoring a patch of green wedged between a freeway and container terminals here in my home town of San Pedro (i.e. the Port of Los Angeles) I thought I'd have to travel to at least Texas to see one. Let's see, shall I ask for a Green Jay for our next rare visitor? 
Taken with the 7D/500mm/1.4xTC, and run through both DPP and PSPX2. 
I'll be here. There's a handy Birders RV park located just 2 min. from the crane pools. 30 amp service w/hookups for $20 a night 
