1)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/...a5768f7c_b.jpg

2)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/...91947717_b.jpg

3)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/...0aed2719_b.jpg

4) This one kinda freaked me out, he hovered over me for about 5 seconds, looking right at me, I wasn't sure if I should run or not haha
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/...39cbb67e_b.jpg

Did you take those at Brackendale or out by Mission?

Between Hemlock and Deroche

Was that from the dykes by the side of the road between Hemlock & Deroche? What time were you there? I was there yesterday around 11am, but there were none there. A guy said that there were about 150 of them in the morning around 9:30. Looks like you had much better luck than me!

Little Saw Whet Owl:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...s/IMG_3138.jpg

oh man i love owls!

where was this taken? and are they somewhat easy to spot during the day?

Ya thats a great photo Jason! Was this in the wild? If so, where did you see this beauty?

That cute little guy was an injured owl that was being rehabilitated. The handler was in Mission.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...s/EZ2C5207.jpg

"What's with this guy taking so many pictures of me???"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...s/EZ2C5266.jpg

Strange, my images got deleted by Photobucket for some reason - let's try this again.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...s/IMG_2943.jpg

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That owl is so cute!! haha. Injured? How?

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._2713876_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1793580_n.jpg

Apparently hit by a car, and broke his left wing.

96GOLFGT: This thread is for images of birds that you have taken yourself.

That's not cool! Slow down people!
Very nice shots. I'm always excited when I see you post something up. Always loving your photos. I'm heading up to Brackendale Saturday early early morning to catch some Bald Eagles. Hopefully I can capture something great with my 200. Saving all of my extra earnings for a Nikon 300mm AF-S f4 as I cannot afford the 400mm as of right now.

Red Shafter Flicker:
http://www.epicdevelopements.com/wp-...11/feeder1.jpg
Starling with fresh winter plumage:
http://www.epicdevelopements.com/wp-...11/feeder2.jpg

Went to Brackendale early this morning and holy crow I've never seen so many eagles in one spot. It was apparently freezing but I couldn't feel anything as I was pumped on so much adrenaline running through my veins! I love bird watching. I really want a nikon 300mm f4. I have about 600 eagle photos to go through and probably only 5 of them turned out but here is a Blue Heron I sneaked up on.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/...26728667_b.jpg

I'll post the eagle photos tomorrow I'm so exhausted. I'm off to bed.

PS

I LOVE BALD EAGLES OMGWTFBBQ!!!!!

can one of you guys PM me as to where exactly you go in/around Brackendale? i may go on a road trip this weekend, if i get that TC lens.

PM'd! :thumbsup:

Hello,

I see I have some huge competition from other wildlife photographers on here and I am no where near their level but I thought I could share my photos anyways :)

I went up to Brackendale/Squamish area of British Columbia on Sunday and I came back with these. All photos were shot in the wild with my D90 and 18-200mm VR. Every photo was at 200mm f5.6 and ISO ranges from 200-400. I'm working towards my 300mm f4 lens once I get it I'll be able to get more quality photos and much closer subjects as well.


My flight photos are terrible in my opinion but like I said I'm working towards that new lens. Hopefully very soon!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5210/...1d9f41a9_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/...c4e67581_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/...3b343609_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/...5b6553e1_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/...4731ab52_z.jpg

The better ones...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/...6952a1a0_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/...4effcc0b_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/...039cdfb6_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/...00dfe6ff_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/...674f7aba_z.jpg

Immature Bald Eagle?...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/...64eed1f0_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/...1ce71daf_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/...42301650_z.jpg

More adult Bald Eagles...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/...0dc9451c_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/...6cb3f8fa_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/...c2e21736_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/...bc110013_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/...9d23f778_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/...45f65246_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/...7eb9b654_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/...231515a2_z.jpg


As you can see... I love birds, I love wildlife and I LOVE BALD EAGLES!!! :D

Thanks
Cheers
Mike

Holy shit, the eagles were really close! The brown bird is a juvenile - they get the white heads at around 2 years old. Where did you go in Brackendale? The sheltered lookout, or further up north in that valley? I'm thinking of going next weekend to test our new D7000 with a 400mm f2.8VR. If anyone wants to tag along, you are welcome to do so.

Wow, those are some great pictures my friend! Love all of them! There is some good wall hangers! Keep up the great work, and your going to want alot more than a 300mm F4! :) Great detail in all those pictures, and they are very sharp! Man, i would love to be up therer these days with the kind of conditions Is very jealous! Great job!!! MOAR EAGLE PHOTO'S!!! I fawking love nature, and birds too!

Oh yah some photo's too!

Mr. Pelican
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/...21d1fc26_b.jpg

Mr. Blackbird
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/...0e478e84_b.jpg

First went to the dyke and there was a lot of activity there. Must have been a good amount of food in the water as many birds were trying to feed. I couldn't get as close as I wanted due to my lens but they were everywhere. I counted about 30+ across the river and around 15-20 above and around the trees near the lookout.

I then went further down south heading towards downtown Squamish. Right beside a gun club. They were shooting all morning long. So loud! I thought the birds would fly away due to the noise but they didn't care one bit.

I then ended up just walking along the whole river pretty much and just snapping away at everything!

Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate it. I know I would like a 400mm f2.8 VR that Senna mentioned above but I can't afford that right now. So the 300mm will have to do.

I'm going back very soon. Next sunny weekend I'll be there all morning long. So I'll have more photos to share! :thumbsup:
By the way, I love that Pelican! Great shot!

It's too bad we don't get too many pelicans our way all the way up here :( I'd love to see them more often as I find them very funny. :D

Boost what's that small black bird? It's so cute!:rofl:

This thread needs more awesomeness! So i present you with a Black-Tailed Kite! I just missed having the whole bird in the photo by inches. Argh, well thats how it goes. I still like the shot! Taken with 7D + 70-200mm F2.8 Non-IS

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/...60b643de_b.jpg