tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post6598403546073487424..comments2023-09-16T04:08:25.750-07:00Comments on Butler's Birds: To Tree Or Not To Tree?Laurence Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-18563081335026024272012-06-13T10:27:22.796-07:002012-06-13T10:27:22.796-07:00Thanks for stopping by Chris. That bridge strategy...Thanks for stopping by Chris. That bridge strategy you mentioned is a great one! I've tired that with some of the Rough-winged and Cliff Swallows here in AZ and it's brought better success.<br /><br />I should've taken more time to get some in-flight Tree Swallow shots. I probably won't ever have a better opportunity, but I was in such a rush to explore the grounds and search for new species. The birder vs. the photographer...never know who's going to win out on a day-by-day basis.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-50910585904327736172012-06-13T09:37:06.006-07:002012-06-13T09:37:06.006-07:00Again! I observed the same thing you did.....much...Again! I observed the same thing you did.....much much much easier to get on camera than here in AZ. I have several great shots of them in flight that I can't get here in Tucson.....and the color on them is stunning!! The problem here in Tucson is either A. It's too bright to capture them. B. They are too far for me to get them on camera. or C. They are too fast. My trick with them was to track their flight patterns near a close bridge and several did fly arounds.....and with a quick manual adjust on certain spots, I was able to snap the shots and get their beautiful color. You certainly saw lots and lots of birds. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to sharing my shots in several weeks.....too much going on and I can't keep up with the photo shoots and writes!!! Vacation is great but also tricky:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-38277535405573969082012-06-06T17:59:49.260-07:002012-06-06T17:59:49.260-07:00Thanks Cynthia. I didn't even try go get em...Thanks Cynthia. I didn't even try go get em' in flight.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-68623633318456890962012-06-06T06:35:52.634-07:002012-06-06T06:35:52.634-07:00The Swallows are so fast, your images are nice and...The Swallows are so fast, your images are nice and sharp:)Cynthia Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347423908653729922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-77063846308797530272012-06-05T20:43:12.243-07:002012-06-05T20:43:12.243-07:00Thanks Debbie! It was great to get them in some li...Thanks Debbie! It was great to get them in some light, especially because it's been 90% overcast here in PA, but I managed to catch them with a rare ray of sunlight.<br /><br />I wish they were around Phoenix a bit more, but that rarity does make me appreciate them all the more.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-89879173842611653402012-06-05T19:47:44.960-07:002012-06-05T19:47:44.960-07:00Tree Swallows are a treat to watch whether choosin...Tree Swallows are a treat to watch whether choosing nest boxes or trees, I agree! Wonderful lighting on these beautiful birds, sure showcases their vibrant sheen.Debbie Miller @HooootOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580580317271895694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-9658207307330780962012-06-05T17:29:36.811-07:002012-06-05T17:29:36.811-07:00Thanks Gordon. I've never even explicitly seen...Thanks Gordon. I've never even explicitly seen a Tree Swallow in Phoenix. The only one's I've encountered were in SE AZ. It was marvelous to see them up close, truly stunning colors. <br /><br />I hope you're getting in some great birding this week!Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791077723521794200.post-31379348751108911722012-06-05T17:25:17.704-07:002012-06-05T17:25:17.704-07:00Wonderful post on a bird that, as you said is a bi...Wonderful post on a bird that, as you said is a bit uncommon in AZ. Wonderful photos and nice to see these birds in their breeding habitat and plumage.Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931448617460317916noreply@blogger.com