Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Eastern Kingbird Male This male Kingbird is six to seven feet above the water and to the right of the nest; standing guard. If you get too close to the nest, he will start screeching and dive bombing you. This female Eastern Kingbird is nesting on a branch just a couple feet over the water. For more kayaking images, see Pleasant Lake Kayaking | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story These images took several kayak passes before capturing decent shots. While kayaking toward the nest, you must stop paddling long before you get close to the nest. Then, let the kayak float toward the nest. But, it you get too close, the male stat dive bombing you. So, you must stop a god distance away, if you do not want to disturb the birds. Obviously, a long lens is called for. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Kayaking Pleasant Like |
| Location | Pleasant Lake Michigan |
| Date/Time | 6/28/2019 5:33pm Local Time |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy | 75°F | Light Winds |
| Method | Slowly kayaking toward the nest with a long lens. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 300mm (810mm) f/5.6 1/2500s -0.33ev 1000iso (70mm (189mm) f/5.6 1/2500s -0.33ev 1250iso) |
| Post | Background smoothing and a little definition. |
