Tdgraves big(gest?) year 2017

[Tdgraves]

And my most exciting one of the year so far (by far the coolest thing I have caught on my camera trap)

 

My garden, motion camera, 4/10/17

 

 

295) Eurasian sparrowhawk

 

I knew that they were around, as I see them flying and sometimes find "crime scenes" in the garden, but this is the proof which was lacking!!

[Dave Williams]

1 hour ago, Tdgraves said:

Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, 12/9/17

 

Canon 7D mark ii, 100-400 mark ii, ISO 400, f7.1, 1/1600, EV +1/3

 

 

291) Palm swift

Great shot of the Palm bit!

[Tdgraves]

I have been missing recently as my father in law was ill and subsequently died. I did manage this one on the way to see him in hospital....

 

iPhone 6, Denmark Hill station, London, 26/9/17

 

 

296) Feral pigeon

[Tdgraves]

And this one at his funeral yesterday...

 

iPhone 8, Eltham Crematorium, London, 23/10/17

 

 

297) Rose-ringed parakeet

[Tdgraves]

So now I have some time to process Zimbabwe photos and now on to the non-new species...

 

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 2/9/17

 

Canon 7D mark ii, 100-400 mark ii, ISO 400, f7.1, 1/1000, EV +1/3

 

 

298) African hawk eagle

[Tdgraves]

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 5/9/17

 

Canon 7D mark ii, 100-400 mark ii, ISO 500, f7.1, 1/2000, EV -1/3

 

 

299) Scaly-feathered finch

[Tdgraves]

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 5/9/17

 

Canon 7D mark ii, 100-400 mark ii, ISO 400, f8, 1/800

 

 

300) Striped kingfisher

[PeterHG]

My condolences, @Tdgraves. And what a fitting Feral Pigeon shot. I continue to enjoy your Hwange photos, new or not.

[Tdgraves]

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 5/9/17

 

Canon 7D mark ii, 100-400 mark ii, ISO 250, f7.1, 1/500

 

 

301) Meyer's parrot

[Tdgraves]

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 4/9/17

 

Canon 7D mark ii, 100-400 mark ii, ISO 200, f7.1, 1/800

 

 

302) Pied babbler

[Tdgraves]

Somalisa in camp, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 4/9/17

 

Canon 7D mark ii, 100-400 mark ii, ISO 320, f5.6, 1/320, EV +1/3

 

 

303) Pearl-spotted owlet

 

Took me a couple of days to find him.....

[Tdgraves]

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 4/9/17

 

Canon 7D mark ii, 100-400 mark ii, ISO 320, f7.1, 1/500

 

 

304) Burchell's sandgrouse (female)

[lmSA84]

@Tdgraves - I’m sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to your family.

 

Coincidentially Denmark Hill is my stop

[Tdgraves]

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 2/9/17

 

Canon 7D mark ii, 100-400 mark ii, ISO 250, f5.6, 1/640

 

 

305) White-browed sparrow-weaver

[Tdgraves]

1 minute ago, lmSA84 said:

Coincidentially Denmark Hill is my stop

 

@ImSA84 much improved in the years since I last visited a few years ago

[Tdgraves]

and after saying that was the end of the new species, I have already found another one, but a bit EBC

 

Somalisa in camp, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 4/9/17

 

 

306) Bearded scrub-robin

Edited October 24, 2017 by Tdgraves
can't count

[Tdgraves]

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 3/9/17

 

Canon 5D mark iii, 100-400 mark ii, ISO 800, f7.1, 1/500, EV +1

 

 

307) Secretary bird

[TonyQ]

I am sorry to hear of your loss. 

 

Congratulations on reaching 300. The owlet is lovely!

[Dave Williams]

Condolences from me too. Explains why you have had quiet spells here.

Anyway you have reached the 300 and passed me by too I think but I'm in the process of putting together a cunning plan!!

I'll be back.

 

[xelas]

My condolances also, @Tdgraves.

 

And congratulations on passing by #300; @Dave Williams and @xelas might be outrun soon ... and swiftly.

[Galana]

Belated condolences to but what  a constructive use of a sad day at Denmark Hill and Eltham.

Well done on joining the 300 club.

Tip.  Always give  em the full name. e.g. 302 is Southern Pied Babbler. You might find a Northern version one day.

[Peter Connan]

Please accept my condolences as well? And also my congratulations on reachin the 300 mark with some beautiful birds and photos.

[Tdgraves]

On 24/10/2017 at 9:12 PM, Galana said:

 

Tip.  Always give  em the full name. e.g. 302 is Southern Pied Babbler. You might find a Northern version one day.

 

Might do @Galana but certainly not this year....

[Tdgraves]

Have heard a tawny owl in the garden twice this week, but no chance that i’m getting out of bed in the early hours to look for it!

[Galana]

2 hours ago, Tdgraves said:

but no chance that i’m getting out of bed in the early hours to look for it!

 

You would still have to photo it.

Buy a Camera Trap!! Set in a strategic place after dark, retire with a glass of amber nectar and dream til morning.

Edited October 27, 2017 by Galana
additional text.