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#2626 12-01-2012 14:21:07
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Last edited by Boskat (12-01-2012 15:00:39) "Do not invoke conspiracy as explanation when ignorance and incompetence will suffice, as conspiracy implies intelligence." Latest lifers:Collared Flycatcher, Penant-winged Nightjar, Arnot's Chat. #2627 12-01-2012 21:27:53
Re: Theme of The Weekoooh nice shots, Rk/BK How to resize your photos "Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/ “You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions. American Indian Ten Commandments #2628 13-01-2012 08:49:16
Re: Theme of The WeekEk het klaar gelees wat jy gese het, BK!! Laine and Dirk's Bird Photos - created with Bird Photo Organizer - v3.0! Follow me on Twitter @wildtuinman 638 Latest Lifer(s): Sooty Falcon, Black Coucal, Short-tailed Pipit, Thick-billed Cuckoo, Stierling's Wren-Warbler #2629 13-01-2012 11:23:41
Re: Theme of The WeekJay its one of the things that i have wondered about - how much G-force do they generate in some of thier turns? There is no jet today that can do what they do birding101 "There is a difference in merely getting a bird, and seeing it." A supremely bad idea, by Luke Dempsey. #2630 13-01-2012 12:44:53
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Oops! I only thought afterwards you may be hurting, and now I'm thumping you too, sorry WTMnkie "Do not invoke conspiracy as explanation when ignorance and incompetence will suffice, as conspiracy implies intelligence." Latest lifers:Collared Flycatcher, Penant-winged Nightjar, Arnot's Chat. #2631 13-01-2012 12:52:34
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Watching them for so long that day, also made me wonder to, how do they get such speeds??? They don't seem to be moving their wings much (if at all!), yet they chop and change direction at huge speeds, like little missiles! How to resize your photos "Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/ “You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions. American Indian Ten Commandments #2632 13-01-2012 13:09:17
Re: Theme of The WeekThis is by no means a good photo, but as it is relevant to the topic and quite interesting, I'll post it up here! There were hundreds of House Martins, with not a Barn Swallow in sight! This was taken at Cecilkop, Mutare, last month.
#2633 13-01-2012 13:23:53
Re: Theme of The WeekThe are like little arrows through the sky. I was astonished at their maneuverability when I stood on the Monte Hotel balcony the other day trying to get photos of the White-rumped Swifts. Laine and Dirk's Bird Photos - created with Bird Photo Organizer - v3.0! Follow me on Twitter @wildtuinman 638 Latest Lifer(s): Sooty Falcon, Black Coucal, Short-tailed Pipit, Thick-billed Cuckoo, Stierling's Wren-Warbler #2634 13-01-2012 13:24:38
Re: Theme of The WeekAmazing photo, Niall. Laine and Dirk's Bird Photos - created with Bird Photo Organizer - v3.0! Follow me on Twitter @wildtuinman 638 Latest Lifer(s): Sooty Falcon, Black Coucal, Short-tailed Pipit, Thick-billed Cuckoo, Stierling's Wren-Warbler #2635 13-01-2012 13:40:29
Re: Theme of The WeekThe bigger the Swift, the swifter they fly! I had hundreds of Black Swifts with some Alpines mixed in amongst them, roaring over my head as I stood at a saddle in the koppies up near the Sentinel. We won't even talk about the speed of the Mottled Swifts up in the Eastern Highlands. (The gnome might sulk even more!) #2636 13-01-2012 14:34:16
Re: Theme of The Weekand that they never crash into each other at these speeds are equally amazing. birding101 "There is a difference in merely getting a bird, and seeing it." A supremely bad idea, by Luke Dempsey. #2637 13-01-2012 14:38:12
Re: Theme of The WeekHey, stop talking here on the forums and finish your work! I can see you and I am watching you! Laine and Dirk's Bird Photos - created with Bird Photo Organizer - v3.0! Follow me on Twitter @wildtuinman 638 Latest Lifer(s): Sooty Falcon, Black Coucal, Short-tailed Pipit, Thick-billed Cuckoo, Stierling's Wren-Warbler #2638 13-01-2012 14:45:05
Re: Theme of The WeekEk dag jy bewe so in jou broek, dat jy my mis kyk! birding101 "There is a difference in merely getting a bird, and seeing it." A supremely bad idea, by Luke Dempsey. #2639 13-01-2012 14:57:17
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Laine and Dirk's Bird Photos - created with Bird Photo Organizer - v3.0! Follow me on Twitter @wildtuinman 638 Latest Lifer(s): Sooty Falcon, Black Coucal, Short-tailed Pipit, Thick-billed Cuckoo, Stierling's Wren-Warbler #2640 13-01-2012 19:42:54
Re: Theme of The WeekI Know the Spine Tailed Swift is the fastest recorded Bird @ 171 kph - surprisingly the Spur Winged Goose is no slouch at 142 kph - we once watched a SWG being called by his mate and he flew in from a small speck to land next to her in about 3 minutes, he had to fly "S" bends to slow down , just like the shuttle, incredible sight to see. A very technical article (just what I like) on birds "G" and speed is here http://jeb.biologists.org/content/201/3/403.short enjoy! "Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge" Charles Darwin http://www.andna.co.za/ Most Active UsersBoard information |
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