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Discussion in 'Birds' started by Flew, Apr 13, 2007.

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  1. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    I have discovered an excellent way to unwind from work when I get home in the evening. I've got such good bird activity right now that all I have to do is set up the tripod in the driveway next to the truck and shoot away. Yesterday I had Robins, Finches, and this guy below land in the little dogwood tree next to where I park.

    Before getting to the image though, I have to relate something so cool that happened. As with all birders, I am very sensitive to just about any movement in the sky. After I had been out for a few minutes, one, then another Dove flew over my head from behind. I had just registered them and thought 'oh, just another pair of Doves' when an almost roaring / whooshing sound came from over my shoulder and then I saw flying over my head about 10-15 feet up a Coopers Hawk in hot pursuit of the Doves. They all disappeared around my neighbor's house, so I don't know the fate of the Doves, but it was absolutely AWESOME watching that hawk maneuvering through the trees. I love this hobby. :smile:

    OK, my other visitor. Cedar Waxwing:
    [​IMG]

    Pretty baby for sure.
     
    Flew, Apr 13, 2007
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  2. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    Beautiful image Frank, WOW! Love the story about the hawk too...poor doves :smile:
     
    Frits, Apr 13, 2007
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  3. jimmyc1000

    jimmyc1000

    300
    Jun 14, 2006
    Very nice shot. I also enjoyed your short story.
     
    jimmyc1000, Apr 13, 2007
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  4. Louis Champan

    Louis Champan Subscribing Member

    18,273
    Jul 13, 2005
    Newcastle, Washington
    Super shot Frank, and enjoyed the story. And I agree, a GREAT HOBBY.

    Louie
     
    Louis Champan, Apr 13, 2007
    #4
  5. Tim O

    Tim O

    1,967
    Jun 11, 2006
    Illinois
    Great shot Frank,this is a great hobby so I keep telling my wife but somehow she thinks I get a little carried away by it all.But she is glad I have found something that I really like,now if wasn't so darn expensive she would be even happier.I will be watching for that coopers hawk shot to follow. :biggrin:
     
    Tim O, Apr 13, 2007
    #5
  6. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    You got my birdies:) )))

    Well good to know where they go

    Beautiful Flewwww. Wish I could have gotten one closer
     
    Gale, Apr 13, 2007
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  7. davidwcramer

    davidwcramer

    5,355
    Jan 14, 2006
    Placitas, New Mexico
    Ain't life grand. Nice image Frank. Enjoying nature is a wonderful way to relax and see all kinds of great events.
     
    davidwcramer, Apr 13, 2007
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  8. Baxter

    Baxter

    1,515
    Jan 8, 2007
    Clemson, SC
    Beautiful shot Frank, nice rich bokeh. Great story about the hawk!
     
    Baxter, Apr 13, 2007
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  9. OHcorgis

    OHcorgis Subscribing Member

    7,747
    Feb 13, 2006
    on five beautiful acres in Hudson Ohio
    Beautiful shot! Your story is similar to what happens in my yard. The Peregrine Falcons from Akron often come here to hunt for mourning doves. They are fast as lightening and I wish they would stay in the city and eat pigeons.
     
    OHcorgis, Apr 13, 2007
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  10. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Beautiful image, Frank. So difficult to capture Cedar Waxwings with any details in the feathers as they are so smooth. I always think these birds have been hit with Neat Image Pro! :biggrin:

    Hawks have to eat too - hard to accept but everything out there is food for something!
     
    TOLady, Apr 13, 2007
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  11. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Excellent a bird I have yet to capture....someday I hope
     
    mike mac, Apr 13, 2007
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  12. nuccifamily

    nuccifamily

    3,122
    Jun 27, 2006
    Pueblo, Colorado

    It's poor dove... not doves. I imagine only one of them was unfortunate on this particular hunt. The doves don't have to be faster than the hawk, just faster than the other doves! :eek:  :biggrin: :wink: Great story and nice pic.
     
    nuccifamily, Apr 13, 2007
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  13. Mason

    Mason

    1,837
    Jan 25, 2006
    Huntsville/Muscle Shoals, AL
    Cool Frank! I have started setting up my tripod in the yard a couple of days each week if I get home before the light is bad. You all should know that I am “animal oblivious” as I like to say at the get-together, but I am trying to get better and I find the little birds to be fun.

    So you get home before dark these days? Good for you!
     
    Mason, Apr 13, 2007
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  14. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    Excellent image and great experience you shared on the Coopers hawk. What a neat way to wind down from the stress of the day.
     
    dmwphoto, Apr 13, 2007
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  15. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    Ain't that the truth :biggrin:
     
    Frits, Apr 13, 2007
    #15
  16. hangin tree

    hangin tree

    8,564
    Sep 17, 2006
    Northern Alabama
    A really nice shot Frank I thought they had left.
     
    hangin tree, Apr 13, 2007
    #16
  17. Jose Suro

    Jose Suro

    1,242
    Oct 27, 2006
    Tierra Verde, Florida
    Gorgeous bird Frank! Your traditional super crisp image. Love the story too.

    Best,

    Jose
     
    Jose Suro, Apr 13, 2007
    #17
  18. Sharon

    Sharon

    272
    Feb 18, 2006
    That's beautiful! Enjoyed the story also!
     
    Sharon, Apr 13, 2007
    #18
  19. jryoung1947

    jryoung1947

    1,456
    Nov 17, 2006
    Lakeland FL
    A great way to end my day, well the Red Sox just came on.

    Beautiful Work
     
    jryoung1947, Apr 13, 2007
    #19
  20. Commodorefirst

    Commodorefirst Admin/Moderator Administrator

    20,366
    May 1, 2005
    Missouri
    Great story, can relate to so much,

    thanks for taking the time posting it.

    Wade
     
    Commodorefirst, Apr 13, 2007
    #20
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