Favorite Local Birds

[Edward1064]

Here are several favorites of mine here in the San Jose, CA area.  All photographed with 7D Mark II and 100-400 mm IS II.

These are generally seasonal, in the spring.  This swallow is such a beautiful and athletic bird to me.  Extremely difficult to photograph in flight except when leaving a perch, as here.

Western Bluebird Pair.  1/1250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400.

Violet-Green Swallow

1/1250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400

Violet-Green Swallow

1/2500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 320

[Edward1064]

I wanted to share this under the "Share your wildlife posting", but couldn't see how to do that without replying to someone else. 

[Tintype_18]

Excelent photos. Color is vivid. My favorite is the bird in flight. Thanks for sharing.

[Edward1064]

Thank you.

[FloridaDrafter]

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@Edward1064 wrote:

I wanted to share this under the "Share your wildlife posting", but couldn't see how to do that without replying to someone else. 

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You can use the "Reply" or "Quick Reply" on any post. It doesn't get personal until you select "Quote", at least that's what I think, LOL.

Anyway, I like that you made your own Topic... Very nice shots, Edward!

Newton