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Shooting birds
Posted:
Mon May 02, 2005 3:28 pmby SteveGriffin
This blighter just attacked me whilst mowing the front yard. Seemed like the perfect excuse to shoot it
What do you think??
Masked Lapwing plover (Vanellus miles) - according to the wife
Posted:
Mon May 02, 2005 3:41 pmby Manta
Correct species (Masked Lapwing). Correct treatment (Shoot it).
Although you deserve a good peck on the head for attempting to mow your lawn on a day like today anyway. Today is for sitting back with a bottle of red and a good DVD. Put that stupid mower away and get real Steve. (That grass is nowhere near long enough to worry about yet.)
Posted:
Mon May 02, 2005 3:55 pmby Manta
Just re-read your post. I'm surprised it took time out from mowing to attack you....
Great shot by the way. Which lens were you using?
Posted:
Mon May 02, 2005 4:41 pmby Oneputt
They can be pesky birds especially when they are nesting.
Hi
Posted:
Mon May 02, 2005 4:53 pmby yeocsa
Nice Shot. Like the colours.
cheers,
Arthur
Posted:
Mon May 02, 2005 6:14 pmby SteveGriffin
Manta everyone is expected to chip in around here - even the wildlife. You should have seen the koala's in action today
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I used my old 80-240 Nikkor that I got in a F80 kit a couple of years ago. Apeture Priority, 240mm, F5.6, 1/1000
Posted:
Mon May 02, 2005 6:39 pmby the foto fanatic
Great image Steve.
Love the saturated colours.
Those plovers can be dangerous - we have a bunch of them at the golf club, and woe betide any golfer who ventures near their nests.
They get real tricky too - you often see a parent limping around dragging a pretend busted wing to lure predators (and golfers) away from the nest.
Posted:
Tue May 03, 2005 4:05 amby Neeper
Wow, you guys sure have cool birds down there.
Posted:
Tue May 03, 2005 8:05 amby kipper
Looks like a colorful seagull with a growth on it's nose. He should see a doctor about that!
Posted:
Tue May 03, 2005 9:30 amby Greg B
Great shot, love the bird
Posted:
Tue May 03, 2005 9:35 amby Glen
Nice shot Steve with great DOF