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re: Outdoor Board Birding Spot
Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:15 am to AlxTgr
Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:15 am to AlxTgr
quote:Do it.
Been thinking of trapping and drowning 500 house sparrows
Try switching to straight black oil sunflower seeds. It's more expensive than a multi-blend, but in the long run, I save money. Don't know if house sparrows are just looking for a quick meal, and too lazy to crack the sunflower hull, or they just prefer the millet/milo in a blend. Whatever the reason, I don't see many anymore.
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Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:18 am to cajuntigertowm
Yes, that does work, but I get fewer birds over all. End up with mostly cardinals. The doves come, which brings the Cooper's Hawk. I love that.
Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:22 am to choupiquesushi
quote:Bring 'um on, but they gotta have pics. No bullshite swamp story.
Y'all gonna attract the ibwo folks
Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:39 am to AlxTgr
quote:That's my experience as well. The only time I ever had a painted bunting at my feeder, it was with a multi-blend. Think your trap and drown idea is best.
that does work, but I get fewer birds over all
Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:44 am to cajuntigertowm
This bird was allowed to fly away...
Look just above the branch in the middle of the photo.
Notice the legs, a very good day...
Mommy
Baby
Look just above the branch in the middle of the photo.
Notice the legs, a very good day...
Mommy
Baby
Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:53 am to AlxTgr
When the goldfinch come, it brings the Sharp-Shinned Hawk. That's cool to watch too.
Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:53 am to AlxTgr
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This post was edited on 1/27/12 at 10:55 am
Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:58 am to cajuntigertowm
I only get coopers. The sharpies just don't seem to like the city as much.
Posted on 1/27/12 at 11:19 am to wickowick
1st photo: estimate on the age of the woodcock? superbly camouflaged bird.
3rd photo: the legs, they're banded?? (nice gun)
4th photo:
(I want your camera, whatever it is)
5th: how far were you from the kildeer chick?
3rd photo: the legs, they're banded?? (nice gun)
4th photo:
(I want your camera, whatever it is) 5th: how far were you from the kildeer chick?
Posted on 1/27/12 at 11:25 am to cajuntigertowm
quote:
1st photo: estimate on the age of the woodcock?
No idea
quote:
4th photo: (I want your camera, whatever it is)
Nikon D90
quote:
5th: how far were you from the kildeer chick?
Very close, that was shot with a 50mm lens
Posted on 1/27/12 at 2:22 pm to wickowick
What lens did you use with your Nikon D90 for the pelican in flight. It's outstanding.
Posted on 1/27/12 at 2:40 pm to cajuntigertowm
More than likely 18-200, we were in the way back to the dock in Cabo and they were close looking for food...
Posted on 1/27/12 at 4:53 pm to AlxTgr
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I wonder what happened with the chippin sparrows.
They're all at my house.
But I've only had 1 white throated (tan form) and NO juncos. If we only knew why.......
Posted on 1/27/12 at 6:59 pm to AlxTgr
I love it when the Cooper goes shooting past the feeders looking for an easy dove kill. One of these days it's going to nail one and the feather explosion will be amazing.
Posted on 1/27/12 at 7:47 pm to FrenchJoe
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What camera are you shooting?
I've got a Canon 60D with their 100-400mm lens. The lens is a favorite of wildlife photographers and I see why.
Reply to cajuntigertowm's
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Do you use a tripod with that? I want to get a lens with greater range, but with the type of birding I do, I really need a handheld.
Dont' know if you remember the picture, but on the scenary thread you posted a sparrow. I compared it with the sparrows in 2 birding books, and still couldn't come up with an ID. Without seeing the breast feathers made it harder. Finally, I just gave up!!
No, I don't use a tripod but I did buy a monopod. I have not used the monopod yet but really need to. Mostly I compensate for instability by shooting a lot of pictures and then deleting most of them. That and using a photo editor to sharpen the image some.
My guess is the sparrow you have in mind is this Fox Sparrow. There are a lot of them in the northwest and Alaska. A few show up in the south in the winter.
Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:03 pm to Tigris
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Fox Sparrow
That's it. Checked out ebird & looks like they are abundant in north LA. Haven't ever seen one this far down south. Guess if you can chase down a snowy owl, I can go find a fox sparrow! I mean, really.
Posted on 1/27/12 at 10:40 pm to cajuntigertowm
Each year the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program publishes 2 impressive, high gloss 12-month calendars with great photography. One is a Tidal Graph Calendar and the other is a Birding calendar.
For a free calendar call the BTNEP toll-free at (800) 259-0869. You can take a look at them online: LINK
For a free calendar call the BTNEP toll-free at (800) 259-0869. You can take a look at them online: LINK
Posted on 1/28/12 at 5:45 am to cajuntigertowm
Walked 18 at Links on the Bayou. Saw a sharpie, cooper's, re-tailed and harrier.
Posted on 1/28/12 at 10:04 am to AlxTgr
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Saw a sharpie, cooper's, re-tailed and harrier.
That does it. I'm heading out the door!
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