Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Curlews

  1. 21-09-2007 #1
    Chocky
    Chocky is offline
    Founder Member Chocky's Avatar
    Real Name
    Beryl
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Exmouth
    Posts
    17,488
    Cameras and Equipment

    Nikon D7200 Camera. Nikon 55-300mm VR F4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX NIKKOR SWM WAF-5 DX Micro Nikkor 40mmf/2.8G SWM DX swm ED af aspherical 18-55 With wide angle converter Nikon Coolpix S5100 Sony HandycamDCR-SR58 Hama tripod Canon Pixma iP7250 PixmaMG5500

    Default Curlews

    A flock of Curlews flew on th estuary today whilst I was there an so I hope to be able to upload a decent piece of footage. They have very long curved beaks. also the photo of the two swans flying along the estuary was published in the local daily paper.

    Thought you all might like to know
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 21-09-2007 #2
    rolf
    rolf is offline
    Administrator rolf's Avatar
    Real Name
    Rolf
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Tilehurst, Berkshire
    Posts
    11,264
    Cameras and Equipment

    Olympus E-30, Sigma 50-500mm Lens, Sigma 150mm Macro lens, Zuiko 70-300mm lens, Sigma 50mm F1,4 lens, Extension tube, 1.4x tele-converter, Carbon FibreTripod, Monopod, Vanguard Binoculars, Celestron 80F-ED Scope, Remembird recorder.

    Default

    Look forward to seeing it Chocky.
    Rolf
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 21-09-2007 #3
    Chocky
    Chocky is offline
    Founder Member Chocky's Avatar
    Real Name
    Beryl
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Exmouth
    Posts
    17,488
    Cameras and Equipment

    Nikon D7200 Camera. Nikon 55-300mm VR F4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX NIKKOR SWM WAF-5 DX Micro Nikkor 40mmf/2.8G SWM DX swm ED af aspherical 18-55 With wide angle converter Nikon Coolpix S5100 Sony HandycamDCR-SR58 Hama tripod Canon Pixma iP7250 PixmaMG5500

    Default

    OK. I'm processing the videos now. They were too far out to get a photo.
    Sorry. I got a bit exited about my photo being in the paper
    Here it is
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version.  Name: Cutting.jpg  Views: 245  Size: 176.3 KB  ID: 1680  
    Last edited by Chocky; 21-09-2007 at 05:13 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 22-09-2007 #4
    ladylouise62
    ladylouise62 is offline
    Slightly Mad Moderator ladylouise62's Avatar
    Real Name
    Louise
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Reading, Berks (England)
    Posts
    4,209
    Cameras and Equipment

    Olympus Evolt E520, and borrowed lenses and flash. Fuji Finepix S7000 for Macro A chair :)

    Default

    There'e nothing wrong with being excited - well done for getting a picture that the paper wanted!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 22-09-2007 #5
    Chocky
    Chocky is offline
    Founder Member Chocky's Avatar
    Real Name
    Beryl
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Exmouth
    Posts
    17,488
    Cameras and Equipment

    Nikon D7200 Camera. Nikon 55-300mm VR F4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX NIKKOR SWM WAF-5 DX Micro Nikkor 40mmf/2.8G SWM DX swm ED af aspherical 18-55 With wide angle converter Nikon Coolpix S5100 Sony HandycamDCR-SR58 Hama tripod Canon Pixma iP7250 PixmaMG5500

    Default

    Thank you ( I vow I will never grow up)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 22-09-2007 #6
    rolf
    rolf is offline
    Administrator rolf's Avatar
    Real Name
    Rolf
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Tilehurst, Berkshire
    Posts
    11,264
    Cameras and Equipment

    Olympus E-30, Sigma 50-500mm Lens, Sigma 150mm Macro lens, Zuiko 70-300mm lens, Sigma 50mm F1,4 lens, Extension tube, 1.4x tele-converter, Carbon FibreTripod, Monopod, Vanguard Binoculars, Celestron 80F-ED Scope, Remembird recorder.

    Default

    Well done Peter, sorry Chocky.
    Rolf
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 23-09-2007 #7
    Chocky
    Chocky is offline
    Founder Member Chocky's Avatar
    Real Name
    Beryl
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Exmouth
    Posts
    17,488
    Cameras and Equipment

    Nikon D7200 Camera. Nikon 55-300mm VR F4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX NIKKOR SWM WAF-5 DX Micro Nikkor 40mmf/2.8G SWM DX swm ED af aspherical 18-55 With wide angle converter Nikon Coolpix S5100 Sony HandycamDCR-SR58 Hama tripod Canon Pixma iP7250 PixmaMG5500

    Default

    Pan?
    I can't be what I'm not. I'm just silly but not old (Yet)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Curlews in focus
    By WD-40 in forum Wildlife News feeds
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 23-02-2012, 01:44 PM
  2. ID Needed Curlews or Whimbrels?
    By Catherine in forum Identification requests on birds, wildlife and plants
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 12-12-2011, 03:20 PM
  3. Curlews and Whimbrel at Keyhaven.
    By rolf in forum Aquatic Birds, Water Fowl and Seabirds
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 11-08-2010, 09:05 AM
  4. Curlews
    By Chocky in forum Aquatic Birds, Water Fowl and Seabirds
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 12-11-2007, 10:28 PM
  5. Curlews: Numenius arquata
    By Chocky in forum Bird, Wildlife and Countryside Video Clips
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 06-10-2007, 09:29 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules


Copyright of members' images remains with the individual member and these images may not be reproduced or downloaded without their written permission.
If you cannot contact the relevant member for permission, please contact Thames Valley Birds and we will pass on your request.

pets and plants

WYW
Birding Top 500 Counter RSPB - Nature's Voice
The Admin Zone Directory of Forums


Top Lists