ML646568174
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Media notes
Stunning and curious bird, we were so amazed they flew this close to us
Observation details
A little sub-alpine treat! Two family groups seen: 3 then 2 (could have been 4 & 3) First group of 3 was seen under the power lines here at 550m (48.52762, -123.60451). First detected from a distance by call shortly after we heard a STJA. One (possibly 2) stayed high and watched over 2 as they foraged low on the ground. They got very curious and flew right up to us (~3m) what a treat! Second group was seen as we were coming down to the Sooke Wilderness trail from the power lines area here at 400m (48.51549, -123.57490). Again first detected by call, then seen with one up high and another one foraging down low. Lifers for two in our party! Amazing views for your first time seeing these birds. Photos and audio.
Technical information
- Model
- NIKON Z 7
- Lens
- 150.0-600.0 mm f/5.0-6.3
- ISO
- 3600
- Focal length
- 600 mm
- Flash
- Flash did not fire
- f-stop
- f/6.3
- Shutter speed
- 1/640 sec
- Dimensions
- 6144 pixels x 4096 pixels
- Original file size
- 8.47 MB