What a little poser this guy was. Came across him just after a deer walked 8 feet in front of me. And it seemingly wasn't bother at all by humans either. As a matter of fact, he was too close to shoot (had the 500 with a 1.4 on it). Anyhow, here is the suspected flicker:
Tim Kuhn wrote:
Yup northern flicker of the orange shafted variety. Nice shots. One of my favorite birds.
Tim
Hey Tim:
Thanks for commenting.
Any idea of how to tell the age of one of these? Could it be a youngster? I ask since I find that some younger birds (eagles in particular) are less afraid of humans than the adults. Wisdom comes with age I suppose. This flicker was not bothered by two of us (was with a buddy) being quite close.
Any idea of how to tell the age of one of these? Could it be a youngster? I ask since I find that some younger birds (eagles in particular) are less afraid of humans than the adults. Wisdom comes with age I suppose. This flicker was not bothered by two of us (was with a buddy) being quite close.
Not sure how to answer that, I have noticed fledglings of various birds are not skittish but when they mature they get that way. I don't think flickers are any different. For what ever that is worth
Nice job with this beautiful red-shafted flicker. He does seem quite comfortable with your presence. Anytime you see a bird preening and streching, you know it's pretty relaxed!
Aug 05, 2008 at 12:05 PM
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Great images You did a good job. Love the spread wing of number 3
I know it's on rare occasion that something lands to close when I have the 1.4x an 500 IS on the Mark III....................... YOur not sure weather to move back or just get head shots
Great shots, #1 is wonderful, I wish there was just a bit more eye on #2 as that would be a favorite but #3 takes the show with that gorgeous wing spread Last shot is great too, wonderful colors and excellent details. Good for you!
Karl Witt wrote:
Great shots, #1 is wonderful, I wish there was just a bit more eye on #2 as that would be a favorite but #3 takes the show with that gorgeous wing spread Last shot is great too, wonderful colors and excellent details. Good for you!
Karl
Hey Karl:
Thanks for the comments and yes, I agree about the second one. Naturally I left my flash at home (I used to leave my tripod at home - now it's the flash. Gesh). It would have been nice to have it for a little fill. Oh well, I'm still a happy camper.
anthony whitmo wrote:
I know it's on rare occasion that something lands to close when I have the 1.4x an 500 IS on the Mark III....................... YOur not sure weather to move back or just get head shots
ant
Tell me about it. You're bang on with that comment!
