Tested reflexes by trying to catch Little Kingfisher (Ceyx pusilla) on the dive yesterday.
Bird won 149-1. Well, almost one. And maybe it was 249 duds.
Anyway, just near enough to encourage more efforts.
Meanwhile, Shining Flycatcher (Myiagra alecto) juveniles doing well.
Female parent was doing almost all the feeding.
Male now doing some, because one juvenile chasing it.
May species count: 112, very slightly down on most of previous six years.
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Hi Tony
ReplyDeleteAn endless challenge I should imagine - seeking the perfect Kingfisher photo.
Yours are great.
Only ones I've seen better turned out to be trickery, with underwater lenses and electronic tripping devices, all set up in a German Zoo.
So, for "real photography" you're right up there.
Cheers
Denis
Reflexes tested and passed with ... er ... flying colours!
ReplyDeleteHi Denis: To be fair, there have been some taken in the wild, though with more gear than I've got. Today, shire workers putting paving in the area. No birds about.
ReplyDeleteHi Bronwyn: Is it true reflexes get faster once one turns 70? No? Oh, well ...