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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 6, 2011 6:21:43 GMT
My first post ;D   Philippine Pygmy Woodpeckers (Dendrocopos maculatus Canon 40D, Sigma 150-500, Kenko Pro 300 1.4 TC 1/125 s @ f/8, ISO 400 Handheld Taken at the farm where I work. |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 6, 2011 6:36:37 GMT
 Grey-streaked Flycatcher (Muscicapa griseisticta) Canon 40D, Sigma 150-500, Kenko Pro 300 1.4 TC 1/200 s @ f/8, ISO 400 Handheld |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 6, 2011 6:48:08 GMT
  Elegant Tit (Periparus elegans Canon 40D, Sigma 150-500, Kenko Pro 300 1.4 TC 1/320 s @ f/8, ISO 1600 Handheld |
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Dec 6, 2011 7:25:00 GMT
Nice set you got there ... Thanks for sharing. Keep on posting.
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Dec 6, 2011 7:52:56 GMT
Very nice pics. I especially like the photos showing 2 PPWs at the same time.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 6, 2011 8:00:27 GMT
It is not easy to see the Philippine Pygmy Woodpeckers out in the open. You were very fortunate to see two of them in one frame. Well done Neil & Mabuhay.
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Post by des on Dec 6, 2011 8:47:46 GMT
Great to see good pics of the Mindanao pygmy woodpecker. Quite distinctive!
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Post by Renoir Abrea on Dec 6, 2011 13:40:09 GMT
nice image and lucky capture' where in bukidnon? renoir
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Post by tina mallari on Dec 6, 2011 16:38:02 GMT
Those are really nice photos Neil. I also like the 2 Philippine pygmy woodpeckers :-)
Looking forward to seeing more of your posts.
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 7, 2011 3:02:03 GMT
Thanks everyone! Happy to share. ;D
@sir Renoir: near Manolo Fortich sir.
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 7, 2011 3:27:18 GMT
   Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala) A large group was feeding on a Ficus tree. Canon 40D, Sigma 150-500, Kenko Pro 300 1.4 TC 1/60s , 1/50s, & 1/320s respectively, all @ f/8, ISO 400 Handheld |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 7, 2011 6:34:45 GMT
Mindanao Hornbill   Shot in the area we're working on having declared a Wildlife Sanctuary. This was taken at around 4:25PM on an overcast day, just as I was heading back to camp after what seemed like a fruitless day of looking for the hornbills. From the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of yellow up on a tree across a ravine : and there was this hornbill just sitting there! ;D Canon 40D, Sigma 150-500, Kenko Pro 300 1.4 TC 1/40 s @ f/8, ISO 1600 Handheld |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Dec 7, 2011 11:40:09 GMT
Wow, that's a lot for a first time poster, and a good number of interesting species. I wish there were also lots of butterflies in MF. We were there a couple of times about 7 years ago--- disappointingly no butterflies! I'm happy to see the predators.  |
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Dec 7, 2011 13:04:17 GMT
Neil, which area are you working on having declared as a wildlife sanctuary? Very commendable.
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 8, 2011 1:30:52 GMT
Wow, that's a lot for a first time poster, and a good number of interesting species. I wish there were also lots of butterflies in MF. We were there a couple of times about 7 years ago--- disappointingly no butterflies! I'm happy to see the predators. What part of MF ma'am? I have some butterfly photos I'll post elsewhere in the forum. ;D My boss is really keen on preserving the environment, especially the Mt. Kitanglad range. Part of my job is to document the wildlife present, hence I have a small collection of photos. ;D Neil |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 8, 2011 1:40:24 GMT
Neil, which area are you working on having declared as a wildlife sanctuary? Very commendable. It's in the foothills of Kitanglad, still part of MF. The area is a series of forested valleys (the ridges are all cogon now, the aftermath of years of brushfires  ) It hold an amazingly diverse (at least to my untrained eye) number of wildlife; monkeys,wild boar, civet cats, deer, Mindanao hornbill, serpent eagle, flying foxes, and an assortment of passerine birds. The Philippine Eagle Foundation has data that a released eagle stayed in the area for about 1 month; an good indicator of the area's biodiversity. Sadly, there had been reports of increased hunting activity in the area (wild boar and flying foxes). That's why we're moving as fast as we can to have it declared a protected area. Neil |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 8, 2011 2:00:23 GMT
Another set: Blue Throated Bee eaters Canon 40D, 70-300 DO IS "A" prio @ f8, handheld  All lined up!  Waiting for dinner. Sigma 150-500, Kenko Pro 300 1.4 TC ISO 1600 at f8  Scratch that itch!  Lunch is served! ;D |
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Post by Steve Albano on Dec 8, 2011 15:05:10 GMT
very interesting place, lots of quality species. thanks for sharing. ..
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 9, 2011 4:11:44 GMT
very interesting place, lots of quality species. thanks for sharing. .. Thank you sir! Will be posting more. |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 9, 2011 4:24:14 GMT
Brahminy Kite Taken at around 6:30 AM, Dec 9, 2011 There's a pair that made a nest inside the farm and I was fortunate to chance upon them sunning themselves after last night's rain. EOS 40D, Sigma 150-500, Kenko Pro 300 1.4 TC  I was able to slowly make my way until I was almost directly beneath its perch. I stayed there for several minutes and it just glanced at me from time to time, seemingly not alarmed. ISO 1600, f/8 @1/250 s Handheld  The mate. Different perch, different bird, same scenario. I walked away after several minutes and it just stayed there. ;D ISO 400, f/8 @1/160 s Handheld |
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