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    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Limpkin'

    Good composition and lighting. These birds have almost disappeared from the Fla. panhandle - even Wakulla Springs doesn't have them any more.
  2. least bittern

    least bittern

    The small least bittern breeds in the eastern U.S. and some of them spend the winter in northwest Florida. It is secretive usuallly, but this bird barely noticed me as I slowly walked up and took this photo. I guess it was focusing only on the fish.
    • Ron Houser
    • Media item
    • bittern
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  3. Sora rail

    Sora rail

    This sora rail is a resident of fresh water marshes. It winters in the southern U.S. This guy was at St. Andrews State Park in Panama City, FL.
    • Ron Houser
    • Media item
    • rail
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  4. R

    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Loggerhead Shrike'

    Excellent shot of this little butcher bird. Very sharp.
  5. R

    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Elegant Trogon'

    Wow, what a great shot. When I was in Madera Canyon a few years ago I was lucky to even see this bird, much less get such a nice photo as you did.
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    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Cedar Waxwing'

    Certainly one of the most photogenic birds we have. You managed to get all of its field marks. Congrats on this nice photo.
  7. R

    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Least Bittern'

    Great job with this elusive bird. Nice pose.
  8. R

    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Belted Kingfisher (crop)'

    great shot of this hard-to-photograph bird. Everything is sharp and in focus with the background nicely blurred. Good job.
  9. R

    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'green heron'

    Great shot of this neat bird. I've been to the Viera Wetlands. It's a very good place to photograph wildlife right from the car.
  10. R

    Review by 'Ron Houser' on item '120-400mm F4.5-5.6 APO DG OS'

    I've had this lens for only 2 days, but after using it to photograph a few birds in trees, I am very impressed. It is much sharper than my old Sigma 400mm APO, which just quit autofocusing. This is a fairly big, heavy lens but I use it on a homemade gunstock mount with my Sony Alpha 100 camera...
  11. R

    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Get Off My Turf!'

    Nice action shot, but the mocker had better be very cautious around this little terror. Otherwise he would be eaten.
  12. R

    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'A Cold American Goldfinch'

    I think you're right, Dan. Definitely looks like a male. Very nice image.
  13. Purple Gallinule

    Purple Gallinule

    This shy bird was photographed from a kayak in Deer Point Lake near Panama City, where it breeds.
    • Ron Houser
    • Media item
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: North America
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    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'White-throated Sparrow'

    very nice. sharp bird with good out of focus background.
  15. brown thrasher

    brown thrasher

    this is a common ground feeding resident in our area
    • Ron Houser
    • Media item
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  16. Anhinga female

    Anhinga female

    Also called "snakebird" and "water turkey". This primitive bird has no oil glands and has to dry its wings before it is able to fly. It stabs fish with its long sharp bill then flips the fish into its mouth.
    • Ron Houser
    • Media item
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: North America
  17. R

    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Screech Owl at 100 feet'

    very nice digiscope photo of this small owl. Sorry to say I haven't had much luck doing the same.
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    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Great Spotted Woodpecker'

    Very nice shot. Excellent detail.
  19. Lincoln's Sparrow

    Lincoln's Sparrow

    This is an elusive sparrow that frequents marshes throughout North America
    • Ron Houser
    • Media item
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: North America
  20. R

    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Chipping Sparrow'

    Nice shot, Alan, but it isn't a song sparrow. It is a chipping sparrow. Note the unstreaked breast and the rusty cap.
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    Comment by 'Ron Houser' in media 'Collared Dove'

    Nice shot, Duke. These birds have spread to the U.S. in the last 15 years or so. They are common in the south now and seem to get along with our native mourning doves but primarily live in towns and residential areas.
  22. R

    Anybody else shooting with the Maxxum 7D?

    shutter lock on 7D yes, I had the same thing happen when I tried to use the camera for digiscoping with a spotting scope. I called Minolta and they said to turn off the shutter lock and leave it off. That's what I did and haven't had any more problems.
  23. R

    Minolta 7d and 200-500 Tamron

    Another 7D owner Mike, I have had my K/M 7D for several months now and am very pleased. I'm using a Sigma 400mm APO also and I find that it is adequately sharp, especially when stopped down. How does your Sigma 400 lens compare to your 100-400mm zoom that you took to Panama? I especially...
  24. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

    Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

    A large, common butterfly in most of the U.S. Has various host plants, including yellow poplar, red maple, sassafras, black cherry and spicebush.
    • Ron Houser
    • Media item
    • swallowtail
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Butterflies & Moths
  25. Pipevine Swallowtail

    Pipevine Swallowtail

    This is a fairly common, 3 - 4 1/2 inch butterfly. Its host plants are pipevine and snakeroot. Feeding on a butterfly bush here.
    • Ron Houser
    • Media item
    • swallowtail
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Butterflies & Moths
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