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[photophil]

Well done, ISv.

Force of habit?

 

[Nemorino]

Some longtailed tits in action
R5 + RF100-500L + 1.4TC
all @ f/10, 1/4000s

 

[P-visie]

Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea) collecting mud from the pond that’s part of a photo hide. Eurasian nuthatches nest in tree holes. If the entrance to the hole is too large, the female plasters it with mud to reduce its size, and often coats the inside of the cavity too.

R5 Mk II + EF 600mm f4 II + 1.4 extender.

 

[foda]

This afternoon decided to clean my camera (incl. the sensor, there was one annoying spot in the corner of the frame). Did it on the lanai, took shots of the clear sky, check and when get back noticed the male Rose-ringed parrot near their nest. Took a burst and decided to post a photos before I delete them (I have to much of these parrots). Inspired by Alan's post in the BIF topic ! No rose in my fridge but a good chardonnay!

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Beautiful portraits of the male parakeet. That's another introduced species I didn't know lived on Hawaii. I've only seen them in South Africa.

 

[Nemorino]

Eurasian nuthatches nest in tree holes. If the entrance to the hole is too large, the female plasters it with mud to reduce its size, and often coats the inside of the cavity too

The German name "Kleiber" refers to this: This was an old profession, of the craftsmen who filled frames of half-timbered houses with clay.

 

[P-visie]

The German name "Kleiber" refers to this: This was an old profession, of the craftsmen who filled frames of half-timbered houses with clay.

The Dutch name is boomklever, the “klever” part (which means the same as your “Kleiber”) refers to the bird’s “stickyness” when walking up and down tree trunks while feeding.

 

[AlanF]

Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea) collecting mud from the pond that’s part of a photo hide. View attachment 223098Eurasian nuthatches nest in tree holes. If the entrance to the hole is too large, the female plasters it with mud to reduce its size, and often coats the inside of the cavity too.

R5 Mk II + EF 600mm f4 II + 1.4 extender.

Thanks for that very useful information. I photoed a pair of Nuthatches this week and wondered why one had mud on its beak.You have explained it - the muddy one was a nest building female! She has a paler upper part colouration with brown around the eye. I had noticed this but hadn't followed it up as being characteristic of a female.

 

[Noreaster]

Exit stage right

 

[Noreaster]

nothing exotic but it's all I got

 

[Click]

Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea) collecting mud from the pond that’s part of a photo hide. View attachment 223098Eurasian nuthatches nest in tree holes. If the entrance to the hole is too large, the female plasters it with mud to reduce its size, and often coats the inside of the cavity too.

R5 Mk II + EF 600mm f4 II + 1.4 extender.

Beautiful with the reflection.

 

[ISv]

Well done, ISv.

I wish it was me but these photos belong to photophyl

 

[ISv]

Beautiful portraits of the male parakeet. That's another introduced species I didn't know lived on Hawaii. I've only seen them in South Africa.

Huge pest here! They are everywhere...

 

[ISv]

These are from today. The Saffron Finch usually goes in deep shade/leafs when disturbed but this one was kind of friendly!

 

[ISv]

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Come to Hawaii and try to find it ! Especially with the snow ...

 

[ISv]

Thanks for that very useful information. I photoed a pair of Nuthatches this week and wondered why one had mud on its beak.You have explained it - the muddy one was a nest building female! She has a paler upper part colouration with brown around the eye. I had noticed this but hadn't followed it up as being characteristic of a female.


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Great shots Alan! You are long time dedicated researcher/photographer but your huge improvement (last few years?) in understanding the birds is really impressive!
Good job Sir!

 

[Maximilian]

White storks mating

I guess it's that time of year...

We need to keep more discipline and order here.

No, no, great photos, guys

 

[Maximilian]

Some longtailed tits in action

Lovely little birds well captured.

 

[Maximilian]

Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea) collecting mud from the pond that’s part of a photo hide. ...

Thanks for that very useful information. I photoed a pair of Nuthatches this week and wondered why one had mud on its beak. ...

Really nice nuthatches, guys.

 

[Maximilian]

An Eurasian green woodpecker (picus viridis) on a very dull day (ISO 6400) back in January.
It was looking for ants in the ground at my lawn.

 

[Click]

These are from today. The Saffron Finch usually goes in deep shade/leafs when disturbed but this one was kind of friendly!

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I especially like the second one, the bird is in the center of the leaves and not hidden by them. I like the pose too.