Post your best bird shots!

[Joel Eade]

Bob great shot with the bee on the feeder, since our weather has cooled slightly and it's been very dry I am seeing many hummers at our feeders....seeing your pics is making me think about setting up my flashes and giving it a try, nicely done[Y]

[Joel Eade]

Glossy Ibis


1D3


500mm f/4 IS USM


iso 400


f/4.5


1/1250


no flash


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[w349]

Are the hummingbirds bothered at all by the flash?

[bob williams]

Are the hummingbirds bothered at all by the flash?
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Not really--but each bird reacts a little differntly. I usually set my flashes up within 3 feet of the feeder and one on camera--Sometimes the bird backs off from the feeder when I shoot but always comes back, sometimes I use the flash to get them to do just that. Also , if you shoot enough, the birds get very used to the flash and it doesn't even seem to get thier attention--but....I also try not to terrorize the birds. I'll shoot a few shots then let them feed without harrasment.


Bob

[bob williams]

Are the hummingbirds bothered at all by the flash?
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Not really--but each bird reacts a little differntly. I usually set my flashes up within 3 feet of the feeder and one on camera--Sometimes the bird backs off from the feeder when I shoot but always comes back, sometimes I use the flash to get them to do just that. Also , if you shoot enough, the birds get very used to the flash and it doesn't even seem to get thier attention--but....I also try not to terrorize the birds. I'll shoot a few shots then let them feed without harrasment.


Bob

[bob williams]

Joel, Beautiful Ibis. And.....Work on those hummers, the season is almost over. Plus, I need all the tips you are willing to share.


Bob

[Steve U]

I planted my garden to attract these little fellows, so I hope you guys aren't getting bored with them.


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With over 50 of these grevilleas of different colours and all coming into flower about now as we head towards spring, it is like a banquet for the birds at the moment.


Thanks for viewing.


Steve

[bob williams]

Steve, I can only imagine seeing these guys in a zoo or a pet store---and that is never enough, keep posting


Bob

[ddt0725]

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I planted my garden to attract these little fellows, so I hope you guys aren't getting bored with them.
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Never! I would give anything to have these birds in my back yard along with these very interesting looking grevilleas!! I looked this up and wow, they sure do come in a variety of beautiful colors!

[Raid]

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