Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/09/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug Herr showed: Subject: [Leica] IMG: Hawk Hill birds Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:13:17 -0400 Hawk Hill's fall raptor migration is in full swing, and when the Bay Area's fog cooperates there's plenty to see. A few samples from yesterday: The (very) common Turkey Vulture: http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/cathartidae/tuvu02.jpg On the west coast the Broad-winged Hawk is very rare, however there are always a few sightings during the fall migration: http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/accipitridae/bwha00.jpg The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory also bands the birds to track their movements. This immature male Merlin has been banded and is about to be released: http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/falconidae/merl03.jpg All photos: R8/DMR Flight photos 560mm f/6.8 Telyt & shoulder stock Merlin 280mm f/4 APO-Telyt-R with UET-R extension tube, shoulder stock & monopod<<<<< Hi Doug, As always such a pleasure of seeing your skills in action! The 560mm is a beautiful light weight lens to use, when used skillfully as once again you put up these magnificent creatures of flight. Good on you lad! Just beautiful. Thanks ted