Pileated stopped by today

[Ann McRae]

I was vacuuming and looked out at the feeder to see him:
http://canadian-ann.smugmug.com/photos/21937738-M.jpg

Through glass (didn't dare open the door). Am amazed at the detail.

And as he flew away (this one makes me motion sick for some reason) - I love the feathers of his tail:
http://canadian-ann.smugmug.com/photos/21937740-M.jpg

[MuskyDude]

Wow, just awesome Ann! Beautiful birds, and you did a great job getting the colors and sharpness. Nice BBIF!


AJ

[Eric&Susan]

Great colors!! Love the BIF:clap


Eric

[Harryb]

Great captures Ann. :thumb

[SusanB]

I've never seen one of these before. Super colors and details. The motion shot sure looks like motion too- maybe you did too good of a job capturing motion!:huh :rofl


Susan

[Ann McRae]

Hi AJ, Thanks.

He and his mate must have a nest somewhere close, as I've been lucky enough to see them about once a month all year.

I am shocked at how large their wingspan is.
And 'BBIF' makes my hubby laugh.
ann

Wow, just awesome Ann! Beautiful birds, and you did a great job getting the colors and sharpness. Nice BBIF!


AJ

[Ann McRae]

Thanks, Eric.
ann
Great colors!! Love the BIF:clap


Eric

[Ann McRae]

Thanks, Harry.
Maybe one day I'll be outside with the camera when he stops by!

ann

Great captures Ann. :thumb

[Ann McRae]

Hi Susan
Yes, they are interesting birds. They have very large feeding range needs so they are a bit hard to find. As I mentioned I think that a pair nests close by as I've seen them fairly regularly.
Yep, motion for sure, and really small amount of the bird in focus - kind of interesting, but makes me queasy.

ann


I've never seen one of these before. Super colors and details. The motion shot sure looks like motion too- maybe you did too good of a job capturing motion!:huh :rofl


Susan

[ginger_55]

Really good, Anne. I am getting a bird feeder for mother's day. But I have to go get it......................from my "giving" daughter in Charlotte. I am going to her house (4 hrs away) for the weekend of my oldest grandchild's graduation from high school.

I am really excited about the whole thing. And a bird feeder has been my dream. I leave the door open to the backyard, most of the time, our a/c is on its last legs, and the dogs do like the door open........as do the cockroaches who fly in. Nasty big things this year.

Through that open door is my window to a beautiful world out back. I think. And right in my line of sight is the perfect place for a bird feeder, like yours, on a stand. The birds do not seem afraid of my dogs the way they used to be, so I am hoping to see some great ones. And maybe get off a shot or two.

You have been an inspiration with your bird feeder. And the photography you do there. Are the sports over? I thought we, and the birds, had lost you to that.

Someone suggested last week that I do dog agility events for some extra money. I told them that was an idea, but didn't think I could work it in right now. It seems so time consuming!

I love that bird. Beautiful shot, sharp and great colors.

I think there is a bird nest up on my roof, two stories. There is a little aggressive bird flying over where I sit here for the last few days. I can't see the nest, though, and I am not going up there.

ginger Thank you for posting and sharing. Please convey our thanks to the bird.

[Ann McRae]

Hi ginger

Thanks!
You will love the feeder. I keep seeing new species every week. Yesterday I stood outside and closed my eyes and just listened to the variety of bird songs. Absolutely amazing. And fascinating - so man species to learn about - their colors and habits. And hopefully with all of the nesting going on around me, I'll see chicks from one or the other.

Soccer is full swing again, so 3 games a week, but that won't stop me from watching for nature shots around my yard. I think that is why I moved here - so I could grab quick shots like that between games, rather than have to go find them in my 'not so free' time.

Enjoy

ann

[Trish323]

Hi Ann,
Love the shot of him flying away! My pileated has been hiding lately...but i hear him out there! I'll get him again!

[Ann McRae]

Hi Trish
I am thinking that these two (I got the female in the winter) are nesting somewhere near here - they have ahuge range and are really territorial - I'd love to know where!
Thanks for commenting.
ann



Hi Ann,
Love the shot of him flying away! My pileated has been hiding lately...but i hear him out there! I'll get him again!

[Aussie_bluey]

Lovely photos my favourite is the one of it flying away. :clap

[Kirwin]

A very nice "red head"!:thumb