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| Virginia Rail |
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| Crissal Thrasher |
My rule in birding is that I must photograph the bird well before I can count it on my observations. I've heard the Crissal Thrashers and Virginia Rails before but couldn't count a single one until I got my eye on the bird!
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| Sora |
My ear is good at picking up the slightest sounds. The voice of the Sora is unmistakable and yet it is rarely seen! The Virginia Rail is the same! The Crissal Thrasher sings its elaborate song early in the morning. The minute you get close enough to get a decent shot, it drops to the ground.
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| Curve-bill Thrasher |
Curve-bills are completely different. They'll sit and look you in the eye. But not the Crissal Thrasher.
On an outing to Whitewater Draw, my greatest dreams came true as a Virginia Rail was seen out in the open. This is a very rare thing! I was with another photographer at the time and we focused our cameras on this bird instead of the hundreds of Snow Geese flying over our heads. Most photographers in the area were snapping shots of the geese but when a rail makes a grand entrance, you drop everything you're doing and get pics!
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| Treecreeper |
The Treecreeper is hard to get a focus on as it matches with the bark of the tree. Many times this bird will blur into the bark. Very frustrating!
When these rare moments occur; complete focus happens.
Just fabulous shots, Chris! Wow, you are getting some awesome birds on your list...and getting great photos of them too! Thanks for all your comments on my recent posts!
ReplyDeleteA beak a little bit like the kiwi bird... I am sure you don't agree because you now know all the tiny details about the birds you are encountering :-)
ReplyDeleteExcellent job.
Bonitas aves parecidas algunas a las de aquí como el Rascón (Rallus... )y el agateador(certhia.. ).. Un saludo desde las Españas.
ReplyDeleteChris, they are all great shots. I was able to see a Virginia Rail last weekend. They are a nice treat to see. Happy Birding!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Chris. You did well with the Treecreeper - really hard to photograph this species.I need to take better shots of nearly all species! The only ones I'm fairly pleased with are Waxwing and Robin. My lens is only 70-300 and usually birds are too far away :(
ReplyDeleteJakość zdjęć, zresztą dobra, jest nie ważna. Ważne jest, że masz ptaka, którego bardzo chciałeś. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteImage quality, in fact good, is not important. It is important that you have a bird, a very wanted. Yours.
great birds
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots Chris! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work getting images of these hard to photograph birds Chris!
ReplyDeleteI want to get better photos of rails my self and the American Bittern.
awesome group of elusive birds!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Chris. I know how frustrating it is to 'hear' a bird and then not see it... Glad you got some of your harder birds to capture though...
ReplyDeleteWhat bird do I want to capture? EAGLE.... Still have not ever gotten a picture of one... Darn it.
Hugs,
Betsy
They made me smile too.
ReplyDeleteYour "rule" creates greater challenge, which I believe you love and need. I'm very slow when it comes to the birds, but getting better after some practice in South Africa. These photos are great.
ReplyDeleteBirds I want better shots of...all of them! Just kidding. Actually, I still want to photo owls, more Eagles, the Elegant Trogon, and a creeper like you got! Nice job on all the shots, Chris.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Chris! Those are tough birds indeed, way to persevere!
ReplyDeleteCheers
You did it, Chris! Especially the 3rd and the last photo are terrific! I’d like to take pictures of Japanese bush warbler, audible but mostly invisible bird, which tells the arrival of spring, or of any birds flying in air.
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Wow, superb photographs of very elusive birds, Chris! Awesome rail and thrasher images! It's a never-ending challenge for me to get great shots of American and Least Bitterns, Pileated Woodpeckers and any owl.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Congrats on many wonderful sightings. I really love your Virginia Rail views.
ReplyDeleteWell not better shots - just any shots would do. But I would really like to get the Elf Owl that buzzes around our house in the evenings. I have seen him numerous times but trying to get a photo - grrrr! But hey I'm up for the challenge - one day I will succeed.
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