most females have 5 or more potential suitors
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Birdwatching Magazine
some visitors will have seen the flying Shoveler picture featured in the latest edition of Birdwatching magazine (copied above) and also the comments on the blog in the previous edition; always nice to receive some appreciative comments
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Common Snipe
it has been another dismal and dull day up here but a slight glimmer of brightness late afternoon encouraged me to get out and take a few snaps;
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Arctic Redpoll
I first saw this bird two weeks ago but in several visits to this survey area have not seen it since; today it was very obvious but still hard to get to grips with thanks to the accompanying Goldfinches; the record shots here show apparent good Arctic features; the buff facial area, broad white greater covert bar though already worn, white median covert bar, one fine grey streak on longest undertail covert, general colouration, thick-necked appearance and shaggy trousers.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
comparing 200 and 3200 ISO
the two shots here were taken at 200 ISO 1/25th sec at f4 and 3200 ISO 1 320th sec at f4; considering the difference in ISO there is still amazing quality at the very high ISO of course with increased noise; both on tripod 1DIII with 500 f4; it was pretty dark by this stage of the afternoon; no noise reduction on
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Barn Owl and no Kestrel
this owl was having a tussle with a Kestrel but the two were too far apart by the time I managed to get them in the frame
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