Twitchers Thread

[pmac]

I found one in a grass tussock on the beach, a couple of years ago!

It isn't unusual to see them in trees and bushes, particularly at this time of the year, when they are still singing

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Thanks Barn - I'm two weeks away from my First Birding Anniversary still enjoying it a lot - My bird count is up to 120.
My current topic is learning more about bird songs - I have a couple of CDs for the car on songs. That caught Mrs ADPully out when she borrowed my car. She couldn't see a bird and was worried it was going to mess on my seats. It was quite a while before she twigged.

Glad to hear you are enjoying your new hobby! The first couple of hundred are relatively straightforward, 200-300 it gets progressively harder and 400+ , well, you can imagine. The "big listers" i.e. over 500 need to twitch every new bird, just to keep up with their rivals. It's not for me, I don't even keep a list anymore, even though I have probably seen 3k+ in various parts of the world.

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Male and female Kestrels. (Not my photos) Camera details canon 7D 600mm f4 1.4x tc

[Barney]

That male Kestrel pic is astonishing.

[jimibird]

I found one in a grass tussock on the beach, a couple of years ago!

It isn't unusual to see them in trees and bushes, particularly at this time of the year, when they are still singing

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Glad to hear you are enjoying your new hobby! The first couple of hundred are relatively straightforward, 200-300 it gets progressively harder and 400+ , well, you can imagine. The "big listers" i.e. over 500 need to twitch every new bird, just to keep up with their rivals. It's not for me, I don't even keep a list anymore, even though I have probably seen 3k+ in various parts of the world.

I have been in the game for 16+ years now, twitched a bit but not really very hard . I am only on 396. I do wonder if 400 will ever come!

[pmac]

Did you come to Hartlepool for the Orphean, you MUST need that?

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Black-headed gull with food, a Common Tern chick. (Not my photo) Camera details Canon 7D + Canon 400mm f5,6

[jimibird]

Did you come to Hartlepool for the Orphean, you MUST need that?

No, as I have a baby Norfolk and Suffolk is my limit. I did need it! Kids dont help the twitching. Wait till he is older, he can travel the country and carry the scope!

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Juvenile Peregrine Falcon. (Not my photo) Camera details Canon 300mm +1.4x TC

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Short-eared owl. (Not my photo) Camera details Canon 300mm +1.4tc

[Spacehopper]

Thanks for posting up these pics Geoff - they are a constant source of wonder in both subject and technique.

[pmac]

Thanks for posting up these pics Geoff - they are a constant source of wonder in both subject and technique.

You can see most of them, and much, much more, on Surfbirds and/or Birdforums

Personally, I think I would rather see this thread dedicated to Wammers, or their mates, photographs, rather than one's taken from the web. waddya think?

[rockmeister]

You can see most of them, and much, much more, on Surfbirds and/or Birdforums

Personally, I think I would rather see this thread dedicated to Wammers, or their mates, photographs, rather than one's taken from the web. waddya think?

Don't wish to be rude to Geoff, but agree and said so months ago. With respect, anyone can print someone else's random pic.

[pmac]

Don't wish to be rude to Geoff, but agree and said so months ago. With respect, anyone can print someone else's random pic.

Me neither, not at all.

I just think that it is great to see how many people here have taken an interest in bird photography.

As I said, there are sites around that are full of amazing bird pic's.

[Spacehopper]

I agree with you both. I know Geoff is posting up other peoples work and in hindsight my comment is a bit stupid.

[Barney]

Difficult one this, I enjoy looking at Geoff's posts as I wouldn't go on a bird forum but I really appreciate a pic by a Wammer knowing how hard it is to get one.
I'm not sure if many of the excellent photograhers on the Wam look in here, I wish they would and post some pics because its such a challenge.

[ADPully]

Personally I like to see those professional level bird shots here - If gives me something to aspire to and I try harder to learn the craft of photographing birds because of Geoff's postings

[pmac]

I'm not all that bothered, either way. I'm not looking to suggest banning them or anything like that, I just prefer to see Wammers pics.

I can get all of those fantastic "semi-pro" shots elsewhere. Some of my birding friends produce staggering results, but there again, they have megabucks kit and have been in the game for years.

[Rapid 17]

If Barney wishes me to stop posting photos then I will comply. I'm a lifelong bird lover and a member of BirdForum but not a photograper, I just thought you guys would enjoy seeing stunning bird pictures. I've never taken credit for any of them.

Geoff.

[pmac]

If Barney wishes me to stop posting photos then I will comply. I'm a lifelong bird lover and a member of BirdForum but not a photograper, I just thought you guys would enjoy seeing stunning bird pictures. I've never taken credit for any of them.

Geoff.

Geoff, please don't take this personally. I agree with what you say above, regarding credit etc. They are truly stunning pictures and I love them. Personally, I just think that wammers pics are more interesting, as we see people developing (pun intended) their techniques.

I may have worded my post badly, but it wasn't meant to upset anyone, especially you Besides, it's not my thread, just offering an opinion.

[rockmeister]

I think if this was a free standing birder forum I'd have total sympathy, but it isn't. It's part of a photography forum, so I feel that your own pics are more valid. No-one said they have to be good, just personal experiences was my thought, but don't get offended Geoff. Post away, they are amazing pics I agree.