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Photography

HAB911

(9,456 posts) Wed Aug 21, 2024, 02:36 PM Aug 2024

American White Ibis have taken to roosting in my Ligustrum, usually seen as a flock rooting in lawns for worms

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Couple of birds of a different feather (Original Post) HAB911 Aug 2024 OP

Wow, my dear HAB911: These are magnificent birds and you've done them right! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2024 #1

thanks! Yes, HAB911 Aug 2024 #3

Wonderful shots! Thanks for sharing, HAB911. brer cat Aug 2024 #2

Thanks, I love my local birds! HAB911 Aug 2024 #4

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1. Wow, my dear HAB911: These are magnificent birds and you've done them right!

Wed Aug 21, 2024, 02:40 PM

Aug 2024

The details and colors are wonderful. And I love how close you've brought them. Long lens?

Whatever equipment you used, it was just right.

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3. thanks! Yes,

Wed Aug 21, 2024, 05:22 PM

Aug 2024

1200mm lens, they are VERY skittish, unlike my Hawks, they will not let you get anywhere near

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2. Wonderful shots! Thanks for sharing, HAB911.

Wed Aug 21, 2024, 03:04 PM

Aug 2024

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4. Thanks, I love my local birds!

Wed Aug 21, 2024, 05:23 PM

Aug 2024