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NX30 + 12MM RONKINON 1080P VIDEO STILL GRABS

Started Feb 15, 2015 | Discussions thread
Raw Jaw
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Re: NX30 + 12MM RONKINON 1080P VIDEO STILL GRABS

dezinerd wrote:

Very creative way to use your equipment. Did you have to do some chumming to get the birds to cooperate:-) As alway great work and certainly a good practice session for new cam.

Hi,

Yes, I had a bit of cat food to toss in a semi-circle in front of me. Just a bit or they gather in too dense a group (due to being hungry over an extended cold period).

One thing I observed is that the many (200-300) pigeons were first to come and get the food. The seagulls (30-40) stood on the outskirts of the semi-circle formed and occupied by the pigeons. When at the shore and the beach the seagulls are the 'Alpha Birds' and they always get to the food first, and the pigeons followup to get the left over crumbs.

I guess the sheer numbers of pigeons placed them in control regarding access to my food.

As I walked toward the birds, they all walked backwards but maintained their positions relative to me.

Behind the seagulls were the beautiful ducks who always retreat at human presence. I am thinking on how to get close to them. Might require using Remote Viewfinder. I'll see how it goes.

Thanks for your comment.

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