Benjamin K. Tiefert > Birding
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May 1 2004 - I woke up early this morning and drove to Glen Helen to see the sunrise. I seemed to have the park to myself at dawn, and was privileged to stand within about twenty yards of a couple of deer that quietly crossed the path. I also saw (but did not photograph) a male Cardinal and a Great Blue Heron at close range. After about an hour I drove to the Beavercreek wetlands where I saw what I believe is either a Indigo Bunting or a Blue Bunting as well as yet another species of woodpecker.
April 28 2004 - A short trip to the fen today and another round of pictures. I found several neat species today. I could use help identifying those species with a "(?)" by the name (my best guess.)
April 25 2004 - This Sunday I made a trip to the Beavercreek Wetlands fen, and spent a couple hours creeping around in search of wildlife. I was not dissappointed. Along the way I had the pleasure of meeting Jim Amon, a Beavercreek Wetlands Association board member, during his search for an Oriole. Though we didn't see the Oriole, I have no right to complain over the sights this Sunday. Here are the highlights of this trip:
April 24 2004 - Today is my first day as a birder. Armed with my 300mm zoom lense, I tromped around the apartment complex and came upon a few suprises. Have a look for yourself:
Introduction
I'm just getting my feet wet with birding. I've ordered the Peterson Field Guide for Eastern Birds, along with the companion audio CD. I came upon my interest in birding as a natural extension of my photography hobby. Please read on to see how I'm developing as a birder.
Journal
May 1 2004 - I woke up early this morning and drove to Glen Helen to see the sunrise. I seemed to have the park to myself at dawn, and was privileged to stand within about twenty yards of a couple of deer that quietly crossed the path. I also saw (but did not photograph) a male Cardinal and a Great Blue Heron at close range. After about an hour I drove to the Beavercreek wetlands where I saw what I believe is either a Indigo Bunting or a Blue Bunting as well as yet another species of woodpecker.
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Subject: The Yellow Springs Date: 5/01/2004 6:51am Location: Glen Helen Technology: DSLR on monopod Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 75mm Exposure: Left: 1/10 sec, f/4, ISO800 Right: 1/4 sec, f/4, ISO200 Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert |
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Subject: Red-bellied Woodpecker Date: 5/01/2004 5:21 PM Location: Beavercreek Wetlands fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 210mm Exposure: 1/350, f/11, ISO 1600 Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert | |
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Subject: Indigo Bunting (?) Date: 5/01/2004 Location: Beavercreek Wetlands fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: 1/250, f/11, ISO1600 Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert | |
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Subject: Blue Jay in flight Date: 5/01/2004 Location: Beavercreek Wetlands fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: 1/1500, f/11, ISO1600 Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert |
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Subject: Red Shouldered Hawk Date: 5/01/2004 Location: Beavercreek Wetlands fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: Will look-up Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert | |
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Subject: Deer Date: 5/01/2004 (6:40am) Location: Glen Helen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 80mm Exposure: 1/6 sec (handheld with I.S.!), f/5.6, ISO400 Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert | |
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Subject: Unidentified Date: 5/01/2004 Location: Beavercreek Wetlands fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: Will look-up Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert | |
 Goldfinch (Female) |
 Robin |
 Blue Jay |
 White-Breasted Nuthatch |
 White-Breasted Nuthatch |
 Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher |
 Northern Flicker (Female) |
 Downy Woodpecker |
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Subject: Great Blue Heron Date: 4/25/2004 Location: Beavercreek Wetlands fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: Will look-up Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert |
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Subject: Hawk (Red Shouldered?) Date: 4/25/2004 Location: Beavercreek Wetlands fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: Will look-up Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert |
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Subject: Green Heron Date: 4/25/2004 Location: Beavercreek Wetlands fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: Will look-up Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert |
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Subject: Robin Date: 4/25/2004 Location: Beavercreek Wetlands fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: Will look-up Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert |
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Subject: Mallard Ducks Date: 4/25/2004 Location: Neighborhood near fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: Will look-up Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert |
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Subject: Frog (no - not a bird) Date: 4/25/2004 Location: Beavercreek Wetlands Fen Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ ~250mm Exposure: Will look-up Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert |
April 24 2004 - Today is my first day as a birder. Armed with my 300mm zoom lense, I tromped around the apartment complex and came upon a few suprises. Have a look for yourself:
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Subject: Goldfinch Date: 4/24/2004 Location: Fairborn, OH (Apartment Complex) Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: Will look-up Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert |
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Subject: Canada Goose & goosling Date: 4/24/2004 Location: Fairborn, OH (Apartment Complex) Technology: DSLR Camera: Canon 10D Lense: 75-300mm IS @ 300mm Exposure: Will look-up Copyright 2004, Benjamin K. Tiefert |
Equipment
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2004 Species List
This is a complete list of species that I've seen and identified in 2004. (This list is not up to date)- Great Blue Heron (photographed in flight 4/25/2004)
- King Fisher (visual only, intersection of Beaver Valley Rd and Fairgrounds Rd.)
- Goldfinch (Apartment Complex)
- Mourning Dove (Apartment Complex)
- Mallard Duck (Apartment Complex)
- Canadian Geese (EVERYWHERE - Family in apartment complex)