Just some pics

[brewmaster15]

What setting on your iPhone are you using? . This is the best I can doAttachment 134106.

Hey the best camera is the one you have on you at the time.. I can clearly see the dark bird framed by the dark branches in stark contrast to the blue sky. Its a keeper!

[Iminit]

Hey that’s not a bird it’s a falcon .

[brewmaster15]

Just some more pics

Mocking Bird Wingflashes

wingflashing 1 by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

These are another favorite song bird of mine ..songs here There was a time when these were caught and kept as pets in the 1700s to early 1900's here in the USA, thankfully they are not now as it affected their population very badly. They are numerous now, but numbers are declined about 20%in the last 50 years. They are an interesting bird to watch. as they run around in open areas, they stop and flash their white wing patches.. in the fall I have seen dozens together doing this flashing..makes you wonder what they are saying to each other!


Wing Flashing 2 by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

recently Fledged Mocking bird..
Recently Fledged Northern Mocking Bird by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

A dragon on his gold
Like a Dragon on his Gold by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

We Match
We Match! by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
Coincidence? maybe


Horned lark
Horned Lark by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

People are "interesting"
People are "interesting" by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
This is why its not good to feed the birds

Theres always a "weak link"
Weak Link by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Spider at work
Spider at Work by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

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[LizStreithorst]

My beloved Cedar Waxwings have finally made their yearly appearance this morning. They're working on holly tree number one.

[jwcarlson]

That's good news, Liz! It got real cold up here and even Texas had ice. I suppose that got them all moving. Have had quite a few dark-eyed junco at the sunflower seeds.
Glad you are getting to see your favorite bird!

[mleibowi]

Nice photos Al. What about your current or former discus? Any tips for capturing your discus at their finest? My phone does an ok job but I have a SLR and I’m not sure the best way to capture angles/light?

[Hicgup]

Awesome pictures Al! I love the mockingbird! Thomas Jefferson kept one “as a pet” and appreciated their singing repertoire. Sad fact is now some “sing” car alarm songs…….Urban wildlife, coming to a neighborhood near you.

[Hicgup]

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[brewmaster15]

Nice photos Al. What about your current or former discus? Any tips for capturing your discus at their finest? My phone does an ok job but I have a SLR and I’m not sure the best way to capture angles/light?

Thanks Mike. I can dig up some discus pics... Im sure I have a few.

Have a read here..
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showth...sh-Photo-Guide

That should help..
Al

[brewmaster15]

Awesome pictures Al! I love the mockingbird! Thomas Jefferson kept one “as a pet” and appreciated their singing repertoire. Sad fact is now some “sing” car alarm songs…….Urban wildlife, coming to a neighborhood near you.

Thanks Steve.. its true about that urban wildlife. I did enjoy all the news articles and photos during the pandemic with all the wild creatures out and about urban areas... it was a little sureal..but kind of cool to see.

The deer looks like it doesnt appreciate you in HIS parking lot...lol