Downsview today
Outdoor Ontario

Downsview today

cosmo3667 · 11 · 1492
« previous next »
Pages: 1

cosmo3667

  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 378
on: February 01, 2013, 05:02:39 PM
Out walking the park and hilly areas, spotted a number of healthy Red-tailed Hawks hunting and can see why while walking noted 3 voles running to get out of the way so lots of food available plus lots of rabbit tracks. In the Sumachs spotted A Northern Mockingbird and an Americal Kestral sitting in the trees. A pair of Morning Doves.

Red Tailed shot through the windshield so not crisp.


Uploaded with ImageShack.us


Uploaded with ImageShack.us
Northern Mockingbird on the Sumachs


Uploaded with ImageShack.us



Uploaded with ImageShack.us



Uploaded with ImageShack.us



Uploaded with ImageShack.us

American Kestral


Uploaded with ImageShack.us
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »

MEGHAN

  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 1643
    • Instagram
Reply #1 on: February 01, 2013, 05:09:32 PM
Great shots of the Mocker on the Sumach!!
Man, I wish that RTH would have given you time to get out of the car  :D
Really good sighting from there.
Meghan
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
"Birds are a visual treat that reaffirms the joy and goodness of living. Birds are also the most elegant expression of life”.
Roger Tory Peterson


http://www.flickr.com/photos/luv2brd/

lovemypt

  • Frequent Users
  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 904
    • http://www.flickr.com/photos/108953252@N02/
Reply #2 on: February 01, 2013, 06:20:54 PM
Some very nice close up shots there........what size lens are you using?
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »

BoboBird

  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 782
Reply #3 on: February 01, 2013, 07:48:06 PM
Nice shots there.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »

cosmo3667

  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 378
Reply #4 on: February 01, 2013, 09:38:15 PM
Quote from: "lovemypt"
Some very nice close up shots there........what size lens are you using?
Nikor 55-300mm, bird not nervous of me at all which allowed me to get closer than normal
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »

Palo

  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 346
Reply #5 on: February 01, 2013, 09:43:59 PM
Great shots cosmo!  We were down there today also and you were smart to stay in your car.  Man was it cold.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »

Rotarran

  • Frequent Users
  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 1358
Reply #6 on: February 01, 2013, 10:03:38 PM
Went there today albeit a bit late and only saw a couple of hawks and some sparrows of some kind.  I guess it was too late already.  Still fun...just being outdoors getting fresh air.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »
Today is a good day to bird!

Irene

  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 464
    • http://www.flickr.com/ravynne40
Reply #7 on: February 01, 2013, 10:38:13 PM
Great shots and sightings.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »

cosmo3667

  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 378
Reply #8 on: February 02, 2013, 12:17:37 AM
Quote from: "Palo"
Great shots cosmo!  We were down there today also and you were smart to stay in your car.  Man was it cold.
only in the car while driving from location to location and this hawk was within the landing strip area of the airport but otherwise out walking which is almost the only way your going to see anything. I love winter dress for the temperatures and  you should be ok. Thanks for the compliments
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »

Palo

  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 346
Reply #9 on: February 02, 2013, 08:37:01 AM
I was just teasing cosmo... I'm jealous of your hawk shots. ;)

I was dressed well for the weather but I can never find a pair of gloves warm enough and still be able to work the camera properly.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »

cosmo3667

  • Old Timer
  • *****
    • Posts: 378
Reply #10 on: February 02, 2013, 08:39:50 AM
Quote from: "Palo"
I was just teasing cosmo... I'm jealous of your hawk shots. ;)  I was dressed well for the weather but I can never find a pair of gloves warm enough and still be able to work the camera properly.
Invest in a box of hand warmers from Costo $14  and they last 8hrs put them in your pockets and ditch the gloves
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Guest »

Pages: 1