If you would like to post, you'll need to register. Note that if you have a BCG store account, you'll need a new, separate account here (we keep the two sites separate for security purposes).

Callie

Callie

Well-known member
Supporting Member
Marketplace
Member's gallery
On the dirt road to Roma Airport - Queensland, Oz. The cheeky Willie Wagtail did his best to chase him off, I was rooting for him to get a take-off of the kestrel, but he just sat.

03481W D5OO 1564.jpg
You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

03480W D5OO 1580.jpg
You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.


On its own
03479W D5OO 1591.jpg
You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.
 
Member's gallery
Andy A said:
Lovely images, surprising how similar they are to the European Common Kestrel who's markings appear to be more defined. (y)
Click to expand...
Woody Meristem said:
Beautiful photos, especially the last one.
Click to expand...
sh1209 said:
Great shots!
Click to expand...
gnpToday said:
Real beauty!
Click to expand...
trapper12 said:
Lovely capture Callie
Click to expand...
Gaduf said:
Agree with all the responses - Great set of images Callie,
Thanks for sharing.
Gavin
Click to expand...
Lance B said:
Outstanding photos, Callie!
Click to expand...
Thank you guys - I was very happy with our Nankeen Kestrel sightings. Together with the Wedge-tailed Eagle, it was the top birds of prey sightings.
 
Member's gallery
That D500 with 500mm f5.6 and you pressing the release made magic! With regrets, I never owned a 500mm f5.6. Maybe time to look around for a quality bargain in SA.
Nicely done Kallie
 
Member's gallery
BertieB said:
That D500 with 500mm f5.6 and you pressing the release made magic! With regrets, I never owned a 500mm f5.6. Maybe time to look around for a quality bargain in SA.
Nicely done Kallie
Click to expand...
Thanks Bertie. As I have mentioned before somewhere on this site, I had a 600 F/4 and a 400 F/2.8 before that, but I "upgraded' to the 500 PF for two main reasons:
Mobility, especially shooting out of my car window and weight.
Two rotator cuff ops and being a very early 1950's model, the heavy glass had to give way for a lighter lens. I got one of the first lenses released in SA.
I see Outdoor Photo has one for R39k just now.
 
Member's gallery
I once watched a Willie Wagtail '"belt" a Kestrel in the ear at least half dozen times, several times knocking out a few feathers. The Kestrel just sat there! Early in my bird-watching career an old hand told me to pay attention if you ever see a Willy Wagtail going nuts. It is very likely that it is mobbing a raptor or owl. I have seen many birds of prey close-up by remembering this advice. What is it with black and white Australian birds and raptors?? Magpies often go to great heights chasing eagles.
 
Member's gallery
tomcat said:
I really like the 2nd one where the kestrel is looking back over his shoulder. Thanks for sharing!!
Click to expand...
Thank you, Tomcat!
Neil H. said:
I once watched a Willie Wagtail '"belt" a Kestrel in the ear at least half dozen times, several times knocking out a few feathers. The Kestrel just sat there! Early in my bird-watching career an old hand told me to pay attention if you ever see a Willy Wagtail going nuts. It is very likely that it is mobbing a raptor or owl. I have seen many birds of prey close-up by remembering this advice. What is it with black and white Australian birds and raptors?? Magpies often go to great heights chasing eagles.
Click to expand...
Thanks, Niel - we have the Forked-tailed Drongo, who thinks all birds of prey as their target, an all black bird slightly larger than Willie W. Our crows and ravens does the same.
 
Member's gallery
Callie said:
Thank you, Tomcat!

Thanks, Niel - we have the Forked-tailed Drongo, who thinks all birds of prey as their target, an all black bird slightly larger than Willie W. Our crows and ravens does the same.
Click to expand...
Thanks Caille! I am way overdue for a trip north. I love the iridescence of your Spangled Drongo. It blew me away when I saw my first in early morning light. Your Kestrel images are really lovely.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.