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Spring finally made it to NJ! Well, it was 40F when I left this morning to go to The Great Swamp. The sun was shining, the winds were calm and the birds were out and it made it to the 70s. I had a number of firsts today and so I will share just a couple. The Great Swamp is a bit limiting as you can't go off paths so even if you want to use the foot zoom you just can't. So I put the 1.4TC on the 600mm for the first time. Even so most of the shots are 100% crops or close to it.
Thanks to a great birder who was there with me I got these id's (he also birds by ear which is a skill I will never master....I still have problems with robins and cardinals let alone warblers!)

1 Blue Winged Warbler
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/New-Jersey-Backyard-Birds/i-M39k3ss/0/XL/BOTX9200BlueWingedWarbler-XL.jpg

2 Black billed Cuckoo
http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/New-Jersey-Backyard-Birds/i-BfLht8z/0/XL/BOTX9256BlackBilledCuckoo-XL.jpg



May 27, 2013 at 08:50 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · A few firsts from the swamp


Lovely captures Eric.

Jude



May 27, 2013 at 08:59 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · A few firsts from the swamp


Cuckoo......is that a Warbler Nice light to capture this one Eric just where it was needed.

Congrats on the Blue Winged, that stirred a great deal of interest a few weeks ago at Magee when someone spotted one at a great distance. Yes sir, they surely don't fill a frame easy do they!

Karl



May 27, 2013 at 09:03 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · A few firsts from the swamp


Birding by ear is definitely achievable! Peterson Field Guide Series produces a set of CD's called "Birding By Ear". It does a great job of explaining how to listen and provides great mnemonics to help memorize the songs.

I really like the spotlight on the Cuckoo's head. It provides a neat effect.

Ryan



May 27, 2013 at 09:10 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · A few firsts from the swamp


Oooh, #2. Not that number two. The second picture. It is my fave of the mini set. Nice facial details.


May 27, 2013 at 09:41 PM
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That last one really works for me, very nice. The shadow/light play is perfect on this one.

-Tim



May 27, 2013 at 09:44 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · A few firsts from the swamp


I like the Cuckoo best, Eric. It looks sharper with the play of light giving a special character.
Socrate



May 27, 2013 at 10:45 PM
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Great to hear you got out in some nice weather So the Great Swamp gave up some gems this morning Oh my I don't think I have ever seen a Black Billed Cuckoo Super congrats on that Congrats on the little yellow warbler, there that summed it up, they all look like that 2 firsts in one day, geez Eric things like get harder and harder to come by. 2 real nice shots

Tim



May 27, 2013 at 10:48 PM
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These look great Eric. The last one is terrific. I like the lighting on the face.
Harsha



May 27, 2013 at 10:49 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · A few firsts from the swamp


Sounds like you made a VALUABLE new friend Eric... birding by ear... sweet.
Congrats on the firsts... love the Black billed Cuckoo with the Killdeer eye.

Kirk



May 27, 2013 at 10:51 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · A few firsts from the swamp


congrats Eric, both are very nice ..i can hardly remember the last time i shot my old 600mm without a 1.4 on it


May 28, 2013 at 04:14 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · A few firsts from the swamp


Beautiful shots, Eric. Firsts are good-------
Al



May 28, 2013 at 05:42 AM
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Just get the CDs mentioned above and play them all day every day in your office Eric. Patients will think it's cool. After a few days, I wouldn't turn my back on the staff though...

Nice shots BTW ~ Ron



May 28, 2013 at 05:59 AM
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surfnron wrote:
Just get the CDs mentioned above and play them all day every day in your office Eric. Patients will think it's cool. After a few days, I wouldn't turn my back on the staff though...

Nice shots BTW ~ Ron

used to have Pocket Pond playing in the background in my office...and even that got some funny looks although most thought it soothing but screaming eagles, singing warblers and honking geese would probably elicit a few unsolicited head shakes.
Eric



May 28, 2013 at 06:49 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · A few firsts from the swamp


Congratulations on these wonderful firsts!!! Sweet set Eric. I have never seen either of these beauties.

Birdie



May 28, 2013 at 07:54 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · A few firsts from the swamp


Fine shots Eric, good job
David



May 28, 2013 at 04:03 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · A few firsts from the swamp


Unsurprisingly, Eric, your best shot here is the cuckoo boid.
The other is pretty swell, also.
Charlie



May 28, 2013 at 07:12 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · A few firsts from the swamp


The second looks great Eric

Morris



May 28, 2013 at 08:18 PM





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