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Occasional birdy thread (In Memory of SWAMPSNIPER)
Photos | Oct 8, 2016 | Me

Posted on 10/08/2016 3:15:19 PM PDT by Islander7

How about a little sanity break from the politics and mayhem?

Blue jay

Crested caracara

Cormorants hanging out at the pier



TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Chit/Chat; Education; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: birds; photography; science
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To: Islander7
Nice shot. What you have there is a tricolored heron.

You're right! All these years I gave the wrong name to my bird. Thanks!

61 posted on 10/09/2016 3:21:19 AM PDT by 109ACS (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog - Mark Twain)
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To: Islander7
Here's my shot of an Anhinga...


62 posted on 10/09/2016 3:26:52 AM PDT by 109ACS (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog - Mark Twain)
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To: Daffynition

WOW!! Eagle haven!


63 posted on 10/09/2016 5:50:30 AM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: 109ACS

Nice pose.


64 posted on 10/09/2016 5:52:13 AM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: Daffynition

I know that feeling. Where do they go? Are they safe? Do they have enough to eat and drink?

I saw one (and maybe a second) robin yesterday. !!! Oh my. Stragglers from the far north? I thought oh that’s not good, they need to get moving along.

I know they are watched over, but still...


65 posted on 10/09/2016 6:02:46 AM PDT by Ezekiel (All who mourn the destruction of America merit the celebration of her rebirth.)
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To: Islander7
I recently passed my goal of 200 birds in my county for the year. This Merlin was #200 691A9490.jpg

American Kestrel with a Praying Mantis meal 691A9577.jpg

Cedar Waxwing 691A5113.jpg

Cooper's Hawk 691A6892.jpg

Magnolia Warbler 691A7369.jpg

Red-eyed Vireo 691A7424.jpg

Great Egret 691A7150.jpg

Ovenbird 691A9754.jpg

Piping Plover 691A1500.jpg

American Pipit 691A4121.jpg

Sharp-shinned Hawk 691A4288.jpg

Red-breasted Nuthatch 691A4387.jpg

66 posted on 10/09/2016 6:55:17 AM PDT by Chipper (You can't kill an Obamazombie by destroying the brain...they didn't have one to begin with.)
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To: Flycatcher; Islander7

Hiya Fly, good to see you posting.

I catch his posts and enjoy them very much, great photos.

Are you mostly home for the winter now?


67 posted on 10/09/2016 9:15:17 AM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: Islander7

What a great idea to keep swampsniper’s threads going.

If there is a ping list, do you have room for one more?


68 posted on 10/09/2016 9:32:17 AM PDT by Semper911 (When you want to rob Peter to pay Paul, you'll always have the support of Paul.)
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To: Islander7

i didn’t know SwampSnipper had passed.
May god rest his soul.


69 posted on 10/09/2016 9:37:46 AM PDT by patriot08 (5th generation Texan-(girl type) ANGRY? REFUSE TO VOTE? VOTING 3RD PARTY? HELLO HILLARY!!!)
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To: Semper911

You have been added. Welcome!


70 posted on 10/09/2016 10:30:58 AM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: Chipper

Great pictures all. Thanks!


71 posted on 10/09/2016 10:32:49 AM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: jazusamo
Hey, Jaz! Yeah, home mainly but I got called in for a week of bird surveys here in the Great Basin

Just finished another one this morning. More horned larks!

Then I've got two weeks of botany surveys down south coming up real soon. I was thinking that this would be my down time, but no such luck!

Shouldn't gripe, I suppose. I should be happy to be kept busy in the Obama Depression!

Take care! I'll FReepmail down the road when I have some true time off!

72 posted on 10/09/2016 11:54:11 AM PDT by Flycatcher (God speaks to us, through the supernal lightness of birds, in a special type of poetry.)
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To: Islander7

Please add me to your ping list. Thanks, T.W.


73 posted on 10/10/2016 1:15:49 PM PDT by The Westerner ("Giving Away the Internet or Any Part of It Is Sheer Lunacy" Jim Robinson)
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To: The Westerner

Done


74 posted on 10/10/2016 3:13:23 PM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: Chipper

Hello, I was just perusing one of the old birdy threads and noticed some of your photos. They’re beautiful! I’m wondering what kind of camera and lens you use, especially for the smaller birds. I’m hoping to find a camera that might help me improve my photos over my old point and shoot. Any help is greatly appreciated.


75 posted on 12/03/2016 2:45:46 PM PST by FamiliarFace
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To: FamiliarFace

Thank you. My pics are with either a Canon 7D or, now, a 7D MK II and a Canon 400mm f5.6 lens.


76 posted on 12/05/2016 6:49:02 PM PST by Chipper (You can't kill an Obamazombie by destroying the brain...they didn't have one to begin with.)
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To: Chipper

Thanks for the info. It looks like that may be well over my price range. I’m looking for something for less than $1000.


77 posted on 12/06/2016 10:08:54 AM PST by FamiliarFace
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To: FamiliarFace
Canon Powershot SX50, Nikon Coolpix P600 or P900, Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ150, or Leica V-Lux have come up in latest issue of ABA Guide to Equipment as bridge cameras.

http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/canon-sx-50-hs-for-bird-photography-i.html

78 posted on 12/07/2016 4:55:21 PM PST by Chipper (You can't kill an Obamazombie by destroying the brain...they didn't have one to begin with.)
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To: Chipper

Thank you! I’ll look at those recommendations!


79 posted on 12/07/2016 7:40:14 PM PST by FamiliarFace
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