[jqp]

I've got a couple dozen more photos of birds from the beach. Mostly Sea gulls, and those little hyper things that run from the encroaching wave.

'those little hyper things that run from the encroaching wave' - those are Sand Pipers

[jqp]

The late bird gets the worm, too.

Nice

Is that a mouse or cicada? it looks big. Is that a Road Runner type of bird? Where was this picture taken?

Also, what type of bird is that with wings spread - I can only guess a Mockingbird.

[rajacat]

This American Oystercatcher is in the middle of a courting display. With those eyes what potential mate could resist.



Panasonic FZ20

[Bob in St. Louis]

I've got a couple dozen more photos of birds from the beach. Mostly Sea gulls, and those little hyper things that run from the encroaching wave.

'those little hyper things that run from the encroaching wave' - those are Sand Pipers

Yea, that sounds right. Thanks! 

[rajacat]

On the lookout.

[jqp]

rajacat  - I think he sees you - and what is it? What lens?

[ooheadsoo]

The late bird gets the worm, too.

Nice

Is that a mouse or cicada? it looks big. Is that a Road Runner type of bird? Where was this picture taken?

Also, what type of bird is that with wings spread - I can only guess a Mockingbird.

No idea what kinds of birds they are.  The first bird was at Sitka, AK, with what looks to be a worm in its beak, second was at...Somewhere north of Anchorage, I assume.

[rajacat]

rajacat  - I think he sees you - and what is it? What lens?

Yes, he has to keep an eye out for big cats.

Blue Heron

Panasonic FZ20 12X Leica zoom lens.

-Roy

[rajacat]

That's a little guy, the thorns are as big as his feet! What kind is that?

It's some type of sparrow.

[JohnR]

Birds are a tough subject. Here's my effort from out on the reef this afternoon. I don't what it is... it does seem to like seafood though.

[rajacat]

Nice shot. Looks like some Sandpiper variant.

Here's another selection from my small bird collection.

[rajacat]

A Blue Heron landing in a local marsh.

[JohnR]

Ah, not a sandpiper, but you set me on the right track, it turns out to be a Masked Lapwing - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masked_Lapwing

[rajacat]

Birds are definitely a challenging subject. It was a real struggle getting this BIF (bird in flight) shot of a Kingfisher. Kingfishers zip around in quick jerky motions which makes it very hard to get them in frame.

I think that wildlife photography help satisfy our hunting instincts without actually killing the animal.

-Roy

[Scottdazzle]

That looks like a starling.

The late bird gets the worm, too.

Nice

Is that a mouse or cicada? it looks big. Is that a Road Runner type of bird? Where was this picture taken?

Also, what type of bird is that with wings spread - I can only guess a Mockingbird.

No idea what kinds of birds they are.  The first bird was at Sitka, AK, with what looks to be a worm in its beak, second was at...Somewhere north of Anchorage, I assume.

[ooheadsoo]

I think you're right.  Seems to be out of its habitat, but its behavior is spot on with what's written on the internet with the exception that it was alone and not in a flock.

[PeteG]

Sea gull at Acadia NP.

[rajacat]

Another Blue Heron

[BikeWNC]

I posted this in the pic of the day thread but then I saw this one so I'll double post.



American Kestrel

[jqp]

Found this old Eye-Fidelity topic while looking for an old topic of mine:

Bird images anyone?
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=44989.0