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[TNcasual]

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[lucien]

It was quite unusual that I saw two! And I understand the 'someday' syndrome. I have never succeeded in shooting a pileated woodpecker and just the day before in the same patch of forest there was one in reasonable distance for my Sony and great light. Of course I didn't have my zoom. I had nothing but a fixed 28 mm with me. I am hoping it will return to the area. I was looking for it yesterday when I saw the owls.

sometimes lighting strikes 3 times, cross your fingers

 

[lucien]

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[doxa750]

A few Bald Eagle images from December 2020 at Loess Bluff National Wildlife refuge.

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EM130386_DxO 1 by Narin, on Flickr

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EM130330_DxO 1 by Narin, on Flickr

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EM130281_DxO by Narin, on Flickr

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EM130284_DxO by Narin, on Flickr

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EM130285_DxO by Narin, on Flickr

 

[lucien]

Narin, where you there to witness that kill? What was it? Great shots by the way

 

[will focus]

Michigan Penguins

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[lucien]

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[lucien]

it's pretty hard to catch a fully sleeping bird, it must have been a long day, unless the other eye behind was open

 

[Stu]

it's pretty hard to catch a fully sleeping bird, it must have been a long day, unless the other eye behind was open

Are you positive it wasn't dead?

 

[lucien]

nope, a plastic one aka a decoy, Just kidding , Just dreaming the day way

 

[doxa750]

Narin, where you there to witness that kill? What was it? Great shots by the way

No, I only witnessed this juvenile hovering around while the adult was finishing off last bit of dead water fowl. Then it came swooped down and took over. The adults (there were pair), the female left a bit before the attack. The male then followed.

 

[lucien]

thanks,

 

[doxa750]

If you notice, I used 2x converter giving it 1,200mm EFL (600mm MFT). I just got it at that time and got a chance to test it that day. I was happy with the results.

 

[lucien]

a very thorough explanation of the incident. Thanks for taking the time

 

[lucien]

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[Darmok N Jalad]

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[Darmok N Jalad]

About a second too late on this one!

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[Les Klein]

He didn’t seem to care about you at all if you were able to take a photo with an iPhone. Do they not scare easy?

You’re right. The bird was just about eye level, perhaps 1.5 m from the phone (held in my outstretched hand). As I got closer, he skirted around the trunk to ‘hide’ and then returned to his pecking as I walked on.

 

[Les Klein]

I wondered the exact same thing. I can't get close enough to frame one that size in the photo with 600mm equivalent around my house

It was a remarkable experience. I didn’t have my camera with me, but, as is said, the best camera is the one you have in your hand. Best place, best time, best camera. I don’t expect this to happen again.

 

[Clix Pix]

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