It's too quiet here -- so here's a couple of birds

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/28/2011 08:55:07 AM · #1

Nothing posted for over an hour?

It's just too quiet, so I thought I'd post two bird shots. They're definitely not great captures, but fun captures anyway.

I went out to try to find 13 pigeons on a power line for the lucky 13 challenge. There were only eight. But in the field was a robin. I didn't have time to check settings, so I just shot. But it was still a fun thing to capture -- even though the shot didn't work out very well.

sjhuls

Canon EOS-7D

03/28/2011 09:22:27 AM · #2

I went out and tried to shoot for the birds in flight challenge last week, I tried so hard to get a decent shot. Funny how your "not working out very well" is ten times better than the ones I took trying as hard as I could. You are an amazing bird photographer, these are great! You should really consider putting a book together.

NiallOTuama

Google Pixel 2

03/28/2011 09:23:34 AM · #3

Weird! Robbins here look much different... Like this.

03/28/2011 09:25:13 AM · #4

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:

Weird! Robbins here look much different... Like this.

I find your robins so much prettier than North American robins.

And Wendy, those shots are funny!!

03/28/2011 09:27:07 AM · #5

Originally posted by KarenNfld:

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:
Weird! Robbins here look much different... Like this.

I find your robins so much prettier than North American robins.

And Wendy, those shots are funny!!

I agree wholeheartedly! I think your robins are gorgeous! The first time I saw one on DPC, I thought the person was crazy. That's not a robin... :)

NiallOTuama

Google Pixel 2

03/28/2011 09:28:33 AM · #6

Originally posted by KarenNfld:

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:
Weird! Robbins here look much different... Like this.

I find your robins so much prettier than North American robins.

Me too. Never knew there was a difference before.
What an educational site! :)

Out of curiosity, are those NA Robins friendly? The ones here are incredibly happy to chirp around ya if you're working in the garden or whatever.

03/28/2011 09:30:19 AM · #7

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:

Originally posted by KarenNfld:

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:
Weird! Robbins here look much different... Like this.

I find your robins so much prettier than North American robins.

Me too. Never knew there was a difference before.
What an educational site! :)

Out of curiosity, are those NA Robins friendly? The ones here are incredibly happy to chirp around ya if you're working in the garden or whatever.

I don't see them much, since they don't come to the feeder...

03/28/2011 09:31:32 AM · #8

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:

Originally posted by KarenNfld:

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:
Weird! Robbins here look much different... Like this.

I find your robins so much prettier than North American robins.

Me too. Never knew there was a difference before.
What an educational site! :)

Out of curiosity, are those NA Robins friendly? The ones here are incredibly happy to chirp around ya if you're working in the garden or whatever.

I don't see them much, since they don't come to the feeder...

So do your robins migrate? Here the robin is considered one of the first signs of spring. My family always had a challenge going on to see who would spot the first robin in the spring time.

NiallOTuama

Google Pixel 2

03/28/2011 09:36:41 AM · #9

Not sure, wendy. You see them during winter though, and they're all fat and have their feathers puffed up...

03/28/2011 09:38:03 AM · #10

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:

Not sure, wendy. You see them during winter though, and they're all fat and have their feathers puffed up...

ahhh... Ours disappear completely in the winter. So you know it's spring when the first robin appears. :)

So your robins may be more beautiful, but ours are more significant. :D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

03/28/2011 09:43:04 AM · #11

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:
Not sure, wendy. You see them during winter though, and they're all fat and have their feathers puffed up...

ahhh... Ours disappear completely in the winter. So you know it's spring when the first robin appears. :)

So your robins may be more beautiful, but ours are more significant. :D

Robins sometimes stay in Newfoundland all winter long. It depends on how much snow we get and if there is enough food for them to eat (berries on the trees). I've photographed robins in January and February before.

EL-ROI

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

03/28/2011 09:44:14 AM · #12

European Robins are pretty and poofy and frilly and full of song, just like the european peoples...

North American Robins are rugged and sturdy and steadfast and hard working, just like the american peoples!

Our robins are better than your robins! Love America!

bassbone

Nikon Z8

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

03/28/2011 09:45:03 AM · #13

Wendy - i think we actually have something against those fine birds - you always seem to find the most pathetic and couch potato like ones on the block! ;-P

This is a good looking North American robin. Maybe the high brow feed and good educational system we have in Connecticut helps them out. I think this one spent some time at Yale, btw.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

03/28/2011 09:50:52 AM · #14

Originally posted by bassbone:

haha! Yours looks fat and lazy! Mine's hard working! :P

giantmike

Canon EOS R6

03/28/2011 09:51:48 AM · #15

North American Robins are pretty friendly. I can seemingly always get shots of them because they just stick around while you walk about. They don't even seem to be afraid of dogs.

Here's another good looking robin:

03/28/2011 10:32:17 AM · #16

Since we're adding pics of robins, here's a young one in the birdbath.

Bath Time by Karen_Chappell, on Flickr

Message edited by author 2011-03-28 10:32:33.

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

03/28/2011 10:37:21 AM · #17

Originally posted by KarenNfld:

Since we're adding pics of robins, here's a young one in the birdbath.

he's great!!

Message edited by author 2011-03-28 10:37:34.

hojop25

Sony DSLR-A200

03/28/2011 10:38:33 AM · #18

Originally posted by NiallOTuama:

Weird! Robbins here look much different... Like this.

Exactly what i was gunna say!

CJinCA

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

03/28/2011 10:42:15 AM · #19

A baby robin fell out of the nest the end of June and the mom sat in the tree and watched closely for an hour until the baby finally was able to fly off. Happy the little one wasn't injured! :-)

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

03/28/2011 10:46:53 AM · #20

Originally posted by CJinCA:

A baby robin fell out of the nest the end of June and the mom sat in the tree and watched closely for an hour until the baby finally was able to fly off. Happy the little one wasn't injured! :-)

wow!! He's still awfully new! I'm surprised he could fly!

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

03/28/2011 11:28:49 AM · #21

here are some proper robins for you -

Sirashley

Nikon D7200

03/28/2011 11:28:53 AM · #22

Sweet, since we are posting about birds... That whole Bird in Flight challenge, combined with my new 70-300 vr Nikon lens has got me on this bird kick. So if I could post a few and maybe you guys could give me some thoughts on what I could do to improve them... Here is the caveat. These photos were shot from the bow of my boat, while the boat was moving and it was between 10-Noon when they were taken so the light was harsh. Normally though, I'll be able to get out earlier, it was just extremely foggy that morning, so we fished instead. The real issue is that a tripod on the boat is impossible, and I've tried a monopod, but it seems I get better results hand holding.. Oh and bear in mind this was only like my fourth trip out shooting birds, so if you have any suggestions for settings, I'll gladly take those as well :)

Anyway, here is a couple of shots, I'll add a few more when I get time to edit them. Thanks

Message edited by author 2011-03-28 11:29:12.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

03/28/2011 11:51:10 AM · #23

Originally posted by Sirashley:

Do they eat robins? ;)

Sirashley

Nikon D7200

03/28/2011 11:56:23 AM · #24

Originally posted by KarenNfld:

Originally posted by Sirashley:

Do they eat robins? ;)

LOL... I've seen these birds eat everything from snakes to rabbits to large ducks... So I think Robins could be on the menu if they could catch them... Ospreys to me are just awesome birds to watch, now if I could just capture some of these activities with my camera :O