IKLland 2,235 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 13 hours ago, Aidan B said: I had a Great day, I found nine county rarities, which beats my record, and several other birds that are hard to find around here. https://ebird.org/checklist/S77903309 I would like this..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 5,958 Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, IKLland said: I would like this..... "..... but I'm out of reactions." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron 1,038 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I got myself a new camera the other day and this is the first time I tried it out! However, worst possible photography conditions, as it was one of those overcast, gray, depressing days but definitely was fun seeing what a DSLR is capable of! Didn’t get any really good shots of anything, but had a fun time trying to go for photos that would have been impossible to get with my P600. Still very much need to figure out how to use it and such, but I love thinking about its potential. Also finally saw a great horned owl which has been eluding me at this hotspot. And I’ve been here a lot! https://ebird.org/checklist/S77933395 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Connor Cochrane 4,831 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 13 hours ago, Aaron said: I got myself a new camera the other day and this is the first time I tried it out! However, worst possible photography conditions, as it was one of those overcast, gray, depressing days but definitely was fun seeing what a DSLR is capable of! Didn’t get any really good shots of anything, but had a fun time trying to go for photos that would have been impossible to get with my P600. Still very much need to figure out how to use it and such, but I love thinking about its potential. Also finally saw a great horned owl which has been eluding me at this hotspot. And I’ve been here a lot! https://ebird.org/checklist/S77933395 What type of camera body did you get? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron 1,038 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Connor Cochrane said: What type of camera body did you get? Canon 7d mark 2! Thinking I’m going to eventually get the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM Lens, but hoping it goes on sale first... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Connor Cochrane 4,831 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, Aaron said: Canon 7d mark 2! Thinking I’m going to eventually get the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM Lens, but hoping it goes on sale first... That's my new set up. I've had the lens for a little bit now, and now I have the 7d mark ii 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron 1,038 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, Connor Cochrane said: That's my new set up. I've had the lens for a little bit now, and now I have the 7d mark ii Nice! I’ve heard it is very good for in flight photos. Just wishing there were more birds here to test it out on. They guy who I got the camera from allowed me to test out that lens on it and it definitely made me feel like a birder. Just have to motivate myself to buy it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Connor Cochrane 4,831 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Aaron said: Nice! I’ve heard it is very good for in flight photos. Just wishing there were more birds here to test it out on. They guy who I got the camera from allowed me to test out that lens on it and it definitely made me feel like a birder. Just have to motivate myself to buy it! I'll have to see. I've only really used it with my old body, which was a lower end model from over 10 years ago, so the image quality was never great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Connor Cochrane 4,831 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Yesterday's checklist. Not a great species count since I was hiking with family, but I did get some media of solitaire finally. https://ebird.org/checklist/S77934314 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birding Boy 3,874 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 14 minutes ago, Connor Cochrane said: Yesterday's checklist. Not a great species count since I was hiking with family, but I did get some media of solitaire finally. https://ebird.org/checklist/S77934314 Most relatable checklist comments I've ever seen…lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colton V 1,163 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 16 hours ago, Aaron said: I got myself a new camera the other day and this is the first time I tried it out! However, worst possible photography conditions, as it was one of those overcast, gray, depressing days but definitely was fun seeing what a DSLR is capable of! Didn’t get any really good shots of anything, but had a fun time trying to go for photos that would have been impossible to get with my P600. Still very much need to figure out how to use it and such, but I love thinking about its potential. Also finally saw a great horned owl which has been eluding me at this hotspot. And I’ve been here a lot! https://ebird.org/checklist/S77933395 I can tell you’re going to get some killer photos with that camera! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lonestranger 1,681 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Aaron said: Canon 7d mark 2! Thinking I’m going to eventually get the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM Lens, but hoping it goes on sale first... I had that combination and loved it. The 100-400mm mark 2 is a beautiful lens to work/play with. I particularly liked the close minimum focus distance of only 3 feet, made it a great lens for frame filling closeups of dragonflies, butterflies, caterpillars, frogs, snakes, and all the other small stuff that you would usually use a macro lens for. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 2,235 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 best ever today got a ton of lifers! https://ebird.org/checklist/S77973970 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Connor Cochrane 4,831 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, IKLland said: best ever today got a ton of lifers! https://ebird.org/checklist/S77973970 You’re white egret sp. could be the LBHE. It’s a juvenile so it’s white. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 2,235 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Connor Cochrane said: You’re white egret sp. could be the LBHE. It’s a juvenile so it’s white. true, but all i saw was a distant half of awing that was white behind a tree so i had no clue, most likely snowy egret though, i had never seen that many in one day! oh and i got 16 lifers! at 113 now, knew i would get that 100 before the new year and it is my all time list too because i have only birded since late may! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birding Boy 3,874 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 (edited) Had a nice CBC list today https://ebird.org/checklist/S78011192 Edited December 26, 2020 by Birding Boy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 2,235 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 lighting was well too sunny for photography so no pics but here is the checklist, Boy after Bolsa Chica i really feel like i did awful today.... oh well.... https://ebird.org/checklist/S78023904 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan B 2,471 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Pretty good day today, Mostly just looking for gulls but that Greater White-fronted Goose was a huge shock, only the second one I have ever seen flying low in the Sacramento area not at a preserve. Also had a huge flock of crows fly by me, not something I see to often. https://ebird.org/checklist/S78036978 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avery 2,855 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 11 hours ago, IKLland said: lighting was well too sunny for photography Now THATS a problem I’d love to have. 😝 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chipperatl 951 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I did the actual count of 984 Mallards - I only guessed at the 1000 Canada Geese. It was way too cold. Nearly doubled the previous high count of the County. It was an insane number. I'm sure I missed a few too. https://ebird.org/checklist/S78083799 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 5,958 Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 I had a great day! I got 71 species, which beats my previous best list by 9. https://ebird.org/checklist/S78146833 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 2,235 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Kevin said: I had a great day! I got 71 species, which beats my previous best list by 9. https://ebird.org/checklist/S78146833 Nice list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 5,958 Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 minute ago, IKLland said: Nice list Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 2,235 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 On 12/26/2020 at 8:20 PM, Aidan B said: Also had a huge flock of crows fly by me, not something I see to often. That’s something I get here, a TON. If anyone is looking for crows, come to Orange County, Ca Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 5,958 Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/28/2020 at 10:51 AM, IKLland said: If anyone is looking for crows, come to Orange County, Ca I think that is one bird people don't have to go looking for. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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