tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post5171079793151359903..comments2023-11-02T21:28:33.548+10:00Comments on Sandy Straits and Beyond: Eastern Curlewmickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-27717907013458688532009-02-26T06:33:00.000+10:002009-02-26T06:33:00.000+10:00Hi Kyle - this Curlew has a length of 60-66cm - a ...Hi Kyle - this Curlew has a length of 60-66cm - a wing span of 110cm. Don't know why none of the bird books give height! That's what you see when you look at them!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-66720761142966844582009-02-26T05:46:00.000+10:002009-02-26T05:46:00.000+10:00Great set of shots of the curlew, Mick! You menti...Great set of shots of the curlew, Mick! You mentioned they are the largest of the migratory waders in your area. Just curious, but how big are they? I'm just wondering what to compare them to that I've seen over in this part of the world.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13014655699830796979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-34638219964499197772009-02-25T10:28:00.000+10:002009-02-25T10:28:00.000+10:00Hi Yen,I bought a Pentax 200D with a Sigma 70-300 ...Hi Yen,I bought a Pentax 200D with a Sigma 70-300 lens. Its not expensive gear but is doing a great job for me.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-75530040429616038922009-02-25T10:03:00.000+10:002009-02-25T10:03:00.000+10:00Thanks for stopping by again and again. what new c...Thanks for stopping by again and again. what new camera have you bought your self (DSLR).<BR/><BR/>Great shots.Wai Yienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518444637691770720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-50570625676270711072009-02-25T04:41:00.000+10:002009-02-25T04:41:00.000+10:00Hi WB - that's exactly right.Hi WB - that's exactly right.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-1170396872019082302009-02-25T02:14:00.000+10:002009-02-25T02:14:00.000+10:00The photo equipment available is truly amazing! Ho...The photo equipment available is truly amazing! How satisfying to be able to get such beautiful photos.Wisconsin Birderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983038109398506535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-31788284674340539872009-02-24T11:08:00.000+10:002009-02-24T11:08:00.000+10:00Hi Kallen, and Vickie - thanks for your comments. ...Hi Kallen, and Vickie - thanks for your comments. It's nice to have other bird photographers come by and comment.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-14391910234351050782009-02-24T10:41:00.000+10:002009-02-24T10:41:00.000+10:00They are beautiful birds! Terrific flight shots.They are beautiful birds! Terrific flight shots.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301484477954719161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-6710887054522857872009-02-24T10:01:00.000+10:002009-02-24T10:01:00.000+10:00What a magnificent bird. First time I have seen a...What a magnificent bird. First time I have seen a picture of one. I love the one where it is flying.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-7536950632469236362009-02-24T08:39:00.000+10:002009-02-24T08:39:00.000+10:00I have been told that these larger waders have bee...I have been told that these larger waders have been taken as food items in some places until quite recently and that may be the reason they are so flighty!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-66317672775482284772009-02-24T08:20:00.000+10:002009-02-24T08:20:00.000+10:00Hi Mick: Sure is hard to get close! Curlews and Wh...Hi Mick: Sure is hard to get close! Curlews and Whimbrels seldom get comfortable with people anywhere near them, even when they turn sedentary.Tyto Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834120720077625697noreply@blogger.com