These shots were taken in a fierce wind at lunchtime today. The jackdaw had settled on a tree by the side of the local pond, and spent much of the time crouching low while facing into the wind. Birds do seem to know something about airflow ;). . I was just a few feet away trying to stay upright.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D EF and 400mm f/5.6L USM lens.
RobinL
6 Jan 2012Words, it's certainly seems to be holding on for dear life!
derWandersmann
6 Jan 2012I've been in winds like that!
cakkleberrylane
6 Jan 2012Interesting to see the way he repositions his body to cope with the wind.
Words
8 Jan 2012dW, it can be quite a challenge (which is part of the fun), but the best solution is to take a tripod.
Words
8 Jan 2012Robin, me and the jackdaw alike!
Words
8 Jan 2012Lois, I had an enjoyable few minutes watching him!
Words
8 Jan 2012Erwin, thanks!
serola
8 Jan 2012It still must be harsh also for birds to balance on tree ranches like that :left: Good close-up shots of a jackdaw :happy:
Words
8 Jan 2012Sami, thanks! It was so focused on staying on the branch that I could get much closer than usual 😉
serola
9 Jan 2012Some of them are really curious and don't mind peeps around. My wife once was able to go as close as few feet from a jackdaw sitting on a fence pole. She got pretty nice picture of it :up:
Words
9 Jan 2012Sami, this one is very bold. I was able to get more shots of it today. It's easy to spot because of all the white colouring.
serola
10 Jan 2012Maybe it is an old hermit 😆
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012Interesting also a beautiful set of photos