Turkey or Great Bustard
They are common in the US in most states, more so in states near Mexico as they migrate south down through central America. Not Sure about the UK, but if they are around they will sniff out sugar water. Put sugar in hot water and shake or stir (007) and let cool. Best in a feeder but a saucer will do, watch for ants and use fast lenses.Always wanted to photograph hummingbirds, unfortunately never had the opportunity
Thanks Anglo, I have loads, its nice to put them out there. I took early retirement and needed some thing to do, well the wife needed me have some thing to do!Lovely images. Welcome to ARRSE, looking forward to more images
Used to see plenty in Louisiana but they were the sort that are very small and emerald green. Like little jewels, loved it when they came onto the feeder - which was some sort of liquid. Hope you get to photograph some soon chap...Always wanted to photograph hummingbirds, unfortunately never had the opportunity
Just stumbled upon this magnificent creature in another site. Not me or my photo.
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They ae a top of the food chain predator and are happy for humans to approach them. Up to a point. They will not fly away, first.Fook's ache- that's BUCKBEAK !
That's got to be the 1st question.What is your budget?
thanks for all the replies to my original query re what camera to buy for a novice photographer and beginner twitcher. Don't laugh but i have an old Fuji and it take some fine pix (as the name suggests), just want something a bit ... better - more zoom, faster to focus and adjust settings. Seems like my Fuji takes forever to set up, focus and then when i take a pic forever to allow me take the next pic.Where do you intend to photograph, garden, nature reserve, local park? The camera is the tool, i would start with a basic DSLR or mirrorless and spend the money on a really good lens in the 300-400mm range, or look at the Sigma 150-600mm zoom. Look at MPB as there are some real good 2nd bargains to be had
thanks for all the replies to my original query re what camera to buy for a novice photographer and beginner twitcher. Don't laugh but i have an old Fuji and it take some fine pix (as the name suggests), just want something a bit ... better - more zoom, faster to focus and adjust settings. Seems like my Fuji takes forever to set up, focus and then when i take a pic forever to allow me take the next pic.
anyway, in answer to couple of replies:
I would like to take the camera out and about round the country, back garden and in the local park and hopefully abroad when we are next allowed to travel to foreign climes
I am a novice photographer but i would like to learn more about the skills involved, so probably a middle of the road camera that i can use but also learn from at the same time.
I have looked at MPB and there a million and one things to look at. Looking at the Nikon as recommended or maybe one of the Canons - so many to choose from, but by the sounds of it a good lens is the thing. Are lens generic across most if not all cameras these days, or are there some specific to camera makes?
i would have a budget of about £5 - 600 but could maybe stretch a bit more if necessary.
thanks for reading and all the advice so far.
Lenses are where to spend your money, the below would give you a good start with the money invested in the glassthanks for all the replies to my original query re what camera to buy for a novice photographer and beginner twitcher. Don't laugh but i have an old Fuji and it take some fine pix (as the name suggests), just want something a bit ... better - more zoom, faster to focus and adjust settings. Seems like my Fuji takes forever to set up, focus and then when i take a pic forever to allow me take the next pic.
anyway, in answer to couple of replies:
I would like to take the camera out and about round the country, back garden and in the local park and hopefully abroad when we are next allowed to travel to foreign climes
I am a novice photographer but i would like to learn more about the skills involved, so probably a middle of the road camera that i can use but also learn from at the same time.
I have looked at MPB and there a million and one things to look at. Looking at the Nikon as recommended or maybe one of the Canons - so many to choose from, but by the sounds of it a good lens is the thing. Are lens generic across most if not all cameras these days, or are there some specific to camera makes?
i would have a budget of about £5 - 600 but could maybe stretch a bit more if necessary.
thanks for reading and all the advice so far.