Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
    #1

    Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

    Canon 60D + 300mm f4L IS USM + 1.4TC- Exif:- TV1200;AV f9 ISO 800.
    Cannot post anymore due to the dreaded 503 problem.

    (i) Lapwing





    (ii) Oyster catchers- "right turn"!



    (iii) Wagtail



    (iv) Mute Swan

    Last edited by Nathaniel; 14-04-2013, 18:56.
    Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

    www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

    North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!
    Tags: None
    #2
    Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

    Very nice set Nat.

    Tom

    Comment

      #3
      Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

      Well done Nathaniel.

      Lapwings are quite scarce and there are a couple of Shellducks amongst the Oyster Catchers.
      Colin

      Comment

        #4
        Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

        Thanks Tom,Colin for taking a peek and for your comments. The Lapwing seems to be a "resident" there as I saw it on my previous visit as well. So this was a bonus for me. Yes, Colin, I thought the two who did not obey the "look right" command were shell ducks but was not sure,as I have not seen them in this particular RSPB reserve. You have anyway,confirmed that they were shell ducks.

        Nat

        P.s. as a point of info to the members, this was the first time I used my lens with the lens coat and I must say that the lens was quite "warm" and nice to hold esp in the blustery wind, whistling through the "watch windows" in the hides.
        Last edited by Nathaniel; 15-04-2013, 12:24.
        Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

        www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

        North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

        Comment

          #5
          Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

          Originally posted by colin C View Post

          Lapwings are quite scarce
          Really? On the moors near Blackburn they are exceedingly numerous. Too many to bother about taking a shot - as common as pigeons in town!

          Comment

            #6
            Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

            They cause a stir amongst the local birders on the South Coast.
            Colin

            Comment

              #7
              Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

              Originally posted by colin C View Post
              They cause a stir amongst the local birders on the South Coast.
              Really? I've grown up always knowing they were around. Just one of our ordinary routine birds along with robins, blackbirds, blue tits etc. They really are that common round here.

              Comment

                #8
                Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

                Lapwings are no where near as numerous these days. I remember large flocks in fields etc.

                There is a field close to where I live where several pairs return every year to nest.

                It looks like summer has arrived at last as I saw 2 swallows this lunch time (Saddleworth near Oldham) though I guess they are already present in the South of the country.
                Canon 5D3, 7D2, 60D, Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS II, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 16-35 f4 L, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4 MkIII extender, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
                https://www.flickr.com/photos/16830751@N03/

                Comment

                  #9
                  Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

                  Have uploaded these directly from my computer. All from my recent RSPB trip

                  RSPB Conwy 13th April 2013 498.jpg

                  RSPB Conwy 13th April 2013 504_edited-1.jpg
                  Last edited by Nathaniel; 16-04-2013, 13:41.
                  Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

                  www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

                  North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

                  Comment

                    #10
                    Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

                    Well done Nat, better Lapwings than I've ever got. They always seem too far away whenever I see them!

                    Mike.
                    flickr
                    5D4 : 7D2 : 16-35 f4 L : 24-105 II L : 70-200 f2.8 L : 100-400 II L : Macro 100 f2.8 L : Manfrotto CX055 Pro3

                    Comment

                      #11
                      Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

                      Thanks Mike. I was quite lucky with the Lapwing
                      Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

                      www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

                      North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

                      Comment

                        #12
                        Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

                        It appears I missed this post, my apologies Nat.
                        Great set. Love the lapwing
                        Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L, Canon RF 24-105mm f4L
                        Please note: I do not have or use Photoshop

                        flickr

                        Comment

                          #13
                          Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

                          The Lapwing has been at that same spot now since the 13th April and I know the reason why- to locate a place to lay her eggs. this is borne out in my latest posts.
                          Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

                          www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

                          North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

                          Comment

                            #14
                            Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

                            Nat

                            Tom

                            Comment

                              #15
                              Re: Our "free" birds- Conwy RSPB 13th April 2013

                              Thanks Tom. I hope I will be able to catch the chicks on camera when they hatch.
                              Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

                              www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

                              North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

                              Comment

                              Previous template Next
                              Working...
                              X