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[P-visie]

I first thought it was an aquatic warbler but this bird has very dark legs. So, probably it is a different bird. I would appreciate it if someone could tell me what bird this is.

ObsIdentify says it is a Western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava).

See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_yellow_wagtail

 

[candyman]

ObsIdentify says it is a Western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava).

See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_yellow_wagtail

That was the first thing that came to mind. But I couldn't make the comparison. Perhaps because the bird I photographed here is a juvenile Western Yellow Wagtail?

 

[AlanF]

I first thought it was an aquatic warbler but this bird has very dark legs. So, probably it is a different bird. I would appreciate it if someone could tell me what bird this is.

R6
EF100-400 II
1/320 at f/5.6, iso640


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Very nice shots! As @P-visie says it is a Yellow Wagtail. It reminded me that I got one exactly 10 years ago in Mai Po, Hong Kong using a 7Dii + EF 100-400mm II + 1.4xTC. I did enjoy that camera and lens.

 

[AlanF]

That was the first thing that came to mind. But I couldn't make the comparison. Perhaps because the bird I photographed here is a juvenile Western Yellow Wagtail?

Yes, your does look somewhat juvenile. Here a juvenile I got 3 years ago with the R5 + RF 100-500mm at 1000mm in Norfolk. These are the only times I have seen them.

 

[candyman]

Very nice shots! As @P-visie says it is a Yellow Wagtail. It reminded me that I got one exactly 10 years ago in Mai Po, Hong Kong using a 7Dii + EF 100-400mm II + 1.4xTC. I did enjoy that camera and lens.

Thank you Allen. I could not match it with
Wiki Yellow Wagtail

I do enjoy the Ef100-400 II very much. Works also great with R-series cameras

 

[ISv]

That was the first thing that came to mind. But I couldn't make the comparison. Perhaps because the bird I photographed here is a juvenile Western Yellow Wagtail?

The Yellow Wagtail has so many subspecies and forms it could be confusing. With that black collar under the neck and some other stuff it looks like a juvenile to me.

 

[ISv]

Not easy to photograph the bird through all those branches. Nicely done, ISv.

Thanks! If you can see it you still have a chance to take a shot. The problem is to see it...

 

[Noreaster]

 

[Click]

Very nice series, Noreaster.

 

[Maximilian]

Some coots are already nesting, some are still building their nest.

 

[Maximilian]

Canada goose

 

[Click]

Very nice with the water droplets.

 

[ISv]

Today not much of birds: just this female White-rumped Shama. What is interesting is that I finally may found a nest (they use to nest in holes of trees). The opening of the hole is good for the bird to get it's body inside, but what about the tail - it's not retractable as my tripod !

 

[Click]

The first one is a lovely shot.

 

[ISO64]

Very nice shots! As @P-visie says it is a Yellow Wagtail. It reminded me that I got one exactly 10 years ago in Mai Po, Hong Kong using a 7Dii + EF 100-400mm II + 1.4xTC. I did enjoy that camera and lens.

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Thumbs up for 7D2+100-400+1.4x
Still using same combo, for close to 10 years. Built like a tank, works like a Swiss watch. R7Mk2 rumours just scare me...

 

[ISO64]

Some of the birds of Curaçao ...
American Flamingo, Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Least Grebe, Yellow Oriole, White-cheeked Pintail:

7D2+100-400LII+1.4xIII

 

[Click]

Nice series, ISO64. I especially like the last picture.

 

[AlanF]

Some of the birds of Curaçao ...
American Flamingo, Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Least Grebe, Yellow Oriole, White-cheeked Pintail:

7D2+100-400LII+1.4xIII
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Interesting selection of birds. Well worth visiting Curaçao just for those shots!

 

[ISO64]

Nice series, ISO64. I especially like the last picture.

Thanks Click!

 

[ISO64]

Interesting selection of birds. Well worth visiting Curaçao just for those shots!

Once you land there, any point on the island is within an hour's drive. Highly recommended!
I'll post more of CW photos.