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Feb 05 2020
Burrowing Owl

With the advent of its technology being more advanced than its competitors, Sony has gained a significant market share in its photography segment despite being viewed as consumer electronics instead of professional gear by many photographers.

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The diurnals of Hayward

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Nov 19 2019

To add to the injury, we had been having a heavy fog blanketing the owl hunting ground, resulting in poor visibility of both the owl and photographers.

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A Rare Sighting of a Leucistic Hummingbird

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Oct 23 2016

Many of us have been blessed with a rare sighting of a leucistic Anna’s hummingbird that made its appearances at the University of California, Santa Cruz Arboretum. Many even believe that such unusual encounter symbolizes good prosperity spiritually. I was able to get a few shots back in June when it first made its appearances. It was rather skittish back then that I had to make three trips to get somewhat desirable shots. Perhaps I’m lacking some good luck charms compared to a few local photographers whom I’m always jealous of like Ken Phenicie and Thinh Bui.  I was still not happy […]

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BIF

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Jan 24 2016

With the pricing of super telephoto lenses from third party brands becoming more affordable today, more photographers are opting for wildlife shots especially bird as their genre of choice. Naturally, with the increased number of photographers, getting a better shot has become a much more challenging task. Everyone wants to get a ‘wow’ from their viewers or greater self satisfaction for a small number of those that don’t usually share their work in public. A simple shot of a stationary bird perched on a branch is no longer eye-catching compared to one with some actions or at least in flight. […]

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Birds of Costa Rica – Part 5

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Sep 02 2015
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Continuing day 5 at Laguna del Lagarto Eco Lodge of Sarapiqui – the one spot with highest birds count and wide range of species. Featuring the King Vulture and Long-tailed Bats in this blog.

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Birds of Costa Rica – Part 4

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Aug 28 2015

Day 4 at Laguna del Lagarto Eco Lodge of Sarapiqui – the one spot with highest birds count and wide range of species. Featuring the Honeycreepers and Caribbean Rainforest shorebirds in this blog.

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Birds of Costa Rica – Part 3

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Aug 25 2015

Traveling as well checking-in and out during odd hours for this kind of birding trip is a norm when you want to maximize your shooting opportunities during available lighting. Similar to when we checked-in at Catarata del Torro past 2:00AM, we checked-out before dawn to make sure we reached our next destination in time to shoot during the morning golden hour. Unlike in the States where it’s cool in the morning, it was not so much in Costa Rica as it is situated near the equator which we know typically is hot and humid. We had the air-conditioner running in […]

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Moss Landing – The Terning Point

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Aug 21 2015

Moss Landing is a historic fishing village located in the middle of California Monterey Bay coastline. It has an abundance of sea life surrounded by natural beauty with outdoor activities suitable for folks from all walks of life. These include strolling along the beaches, boating, observing wildlife/nature, whale watching, fishing, kayaking, and last but not least birding, which is what I will be focusing on in this blog. Since Moss Landing is a fishing village, naturally it provides ample of food source and natural habitats for both residents and migratory shorebirds. When it comes to bird photography, in addition to […]

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The Northern Harrier of CHRP

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Aug 08 2015

The Northern Harrier aka the Marsh Hawk flies low by gliding over a marsh or grassland when hunting. It has an owlish face which helps to hear mice and voles beneath the vegetation. All Northern Harriers have a white rump that is visible when they fly. The Northern Harrier is one of the a few raptors including the Red-tailed Hawk and Great horned Owl that are residents of CHRP and can be seen almost all year long at the park. They cover a very wide territory and can be seen gliding over all the marsh areas of CHRP. At times […]

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The Red-tailed Hawk of CHRP

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Aug 01 2015

As she was just about to gain elevation from the launch, searching for a new feeding spot, little did she know a pair of preying eyes had been intensely shadowing her every little move from a nearby tree. A golden window of opportunity finally opened up for the hungry, cold juvenile Red-tailed hawk, who had been hunting to no avail since the break of dawn. Not wasting such an opportunity, the young raptor simply seized the ill-fated female bufflehead in the mid-air with little struggle. It took over three hours for the hawk to devour its fresh catch. This was […]

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