Tree Swallow attempted drowning (10 pics)

[MSnowy]

Pictures aren't that good. these birds where at least 90 feet away. I found it interesting to watch so I thought I'd share with the "Birding Bunch"

 

[IronMaskDuval]

Great great subject. I do have a question for you birders though. Until the Canon bird in flight mode comes out, is getting sharp shots of birds in action a thing of luck, or is it a mix of skill and gear? I'm not knocking on the photos. I can't even get a squirrels scrotum in focus 100 yards away, so....

 

[MSnowy]

Great great subject. I do have a question for you birders though. Until the Canon bird in flight mode comes out, is getting sharp shots of birds in action a thing of luck, or is it a mix of skill and gear? I'm not knocking on the photos. I can't even get a squirrels scrotum in focus 100 yards away, so....

Yes

 

[Civchic]

I know I count myself lucky to get a good BIF, and I can only get the big guys (ducks, geese, swans, etc - smallest I've nailed was a mallard). These tiny BIF shots are just incredible. I can barely get the tiny birds in focus when they're sitting still!

I can't say I've tried squirrel scrotum focussing, so I can't compare my skill level with you on that.

 

[MSnowy]

I know I count myself lucky to get a good BIF, and I can only get the big guys (ducks, geese, swans, etc - smallest I've nailed was a mallard). These tiny BIF shots are just incredible. I can barely get the tiny birds in focus when they're sitting still!

I can't say I've tried , so I can't compare my skill level with you on that.

Thanks. I've never tried squirrel scrotum focusing either. Always something new to try.

 

[IronMaskDuval]

see? don't mean to highjack your thread

 

[BillM]

Maybe it is helping the other bird take a bath


Looks like Saturday might be nice weather wise :thumbup:

 

[MSnowy]

see? don't mean to highjack your thread

Oh that's what they mean when they say "balls to the walls"

 

[MSnowy]

Maybe it is helping the other bird take a bath


Looks like Saturday might be nice weather wise :thumbup:

I just remembered Saturday is Derby Day

 

[BillM]

It is and it looks like the Bruins will be playing too. They just announced the series starts Thursday night. I think I might get out real early and get some shots as the sun comes up Saturday.

Maybe it is helping the other bird take a bath


Looks like Saturday might be nice weather wise :thumbup:

I just remembered Saturday is Derby Day

 

[coastalconn]

Strange series... Were they doing it? I've never seen that behavior before..

 

[Raj_55555]

Great shot snowy, and very interesting behaviour. Although I could have done without that squirrel image, it will haunt me for the rest of the day. :shock:

 

[nzmacro]

Fascinating behaviour there Mike. Great timing to see what they are up to. Seen the same behaviour from Stilt's, very unusual to see birds doing this to each other, rather nasty in fact. Very well caught action.

All the best Mike and that's a first with Swallows !!

Danny.