Elusive Wagtails

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roybat
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Elusive Wagtails

Getting frustrated. I can't get a decent shot of a wagtail. They don't stay still long enough and trying to get close on a gopher is nigh impossible. However , here's what I have.  Roy

Araminta
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You are right Roy, they are hard to take photos of. Don't give up though, sometimes it takes a bit longer, I know the feeling.

( hope you don't mind me asking, what's a  "gopher"?)

M-L

roybat
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Gopher = mobility scooter for disabled.  

Birdgirl2009
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You need lots of patience for small birds. Just sitting and waiting seems to be the best thing for me. I always have trouble focussing as they dart around inside bushes

roybat
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Yes, I agree.  Even auto focus doesn't have time to work as you can see from my shots.  Might have to use my videocam. Roy

birdie
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With the best gear and patience in the world you can still miss a wagtail roy or a fantail

Sunshine Coast Queensland

roybat
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Better luck today. but 1 good shot out of 10. The fidgety little blighters are so quick even my videocam only shows blurred frames

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