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[dpc]

Killdeer...

 

[dpc]

Male cowbird...

 

[Click]

Very nice series, dpc. I especially like the Killdeer.

 

[AlanF]

Glad your procedure has been a success
Also reassuring to some of us that look like they are headed down the same path.

It’s a 98% successful operation with 90% having improved vision. It was less uncomfortable than many a visit to the dentist.

 

[ISv]

Wow, I had a cataract operation yesterday afternoon on my left eye. This morning, the bird is now a vivid azure to my left eye, and rather muted and dull to my right (and both yesterday). Flicking through my images, I can see how bright the colours have been that I have been missing.

Next one - the right eye! And welcome to the colorful (colourful if you prefer) world!

 

[ISv]

Rock dove...

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Nice! These are pretty rare/local on Hawaii! And I'm talking about the Mourning Dove what the bird on your photo is: the Rock dove is common here but they look (very!) different!

 

[prodorshak]

I used my good old 77D and 55-250 for these. I am an amateur's amateur. Pardon my 'noobness'.

 

[Click]

I really like the second one. Great photo. Well done, prodorshak.

 

[Click]

I had to repost my message. I think we're back online.

 

[ISv]

These from today: juvenile Common Wax-bill, adult of the same; adult White-rumped Shama (x2) - the wind from behind is playing with the feathers, juvenile of the same and Red-crested Cardinal taking a bath (once at home I was very happy to do the same: hot )!

 

[prodorshak]

I really like the second one. Great photo. Well done, prodorshak.

Thank you so much!

 

[Click]

Beautiful. Well done, ISv. I really like your series.

 

[dpc]

Nice! These are pretty rare/local on Hawaii! And I'm talking about the Mourning Dove what the bird on your photo is: the Rock dove is common here but they look (very!) different!

Absolutely! I knew that's what it was. I must have been suffering from brain freeze. Thanks for the note.

 

[shire_guy]

Eastern Yellow Robin - always happy to pose on a quiet day

 

[Click]

Beautiful shots. I love the first one. Well done, SIr!

 

[ERHP]

A Lazuli Bunting singing amongst the Palmer's Lilac blooms.

R5 MK II RF600 w/1.4x 1/2000 : f/7.1 : ISO 800

Lark Sparrows in desperate need of a room.

R5 MK II RF600 w/1.4x 1/2500 : f/7.1 : ISO 800

A Mountain Chickadee with snacks for the youngsters.

R5 MK II RF600 w/1.4x 1/800 : f/6.3 : ISO 1000

A female Violet-green Swallow departing the nesting cavity, ironically about six inches above the ground.

R5 MK II RF600 w/1.4x 1/640 : f/6.3 : ISO 1000

A Great Horned Owl was looking at me while also keeping an eye on the tasty squirrels peeking out from the deadfall.

R5 MK II RF600 w/1.4x 1/400 : f/7.1 : ISO 1000

 

[Click]

Great shots, ERHP.

 

[shire_guy]

Beautiful shots. I love the first one. Well done, SIr!

Thank you Click

 

[dpc]

"What're you yammering on about?"... (House sparrows)...

 

[Click]

I like the interaction between the two birds.