#calgarywildlife — Public Fediverse posts

I've been thinking about getting an "action camera" for a while now. The main thing I would use it for is as a "behind the scenes" or "more of the scene" when I'm out documenting our local Swainson's Hawks - adding to the storytelling.

Currently leaning *heavily* towards the DJI Osmo Nano. Apart from the price (oof) it checks pretty much every box for me, including the small size and being able to attach it to the hot shoe of my DSLR via magnet.

Anyone familiar with the brand (DJI) and/or this specific model, action cameras in general? Using it alongside your main camera? Recommendations for similar (other than GoPro)?

#DJI #DJIosmoNano #DJIosmo #DSLR #actionCamera #camera #wildlife #wildlifePhotography #photography #backyardBirding #yyc #alberta #calgary #calgaryWildlife #birds #birdPhotography

Seeking wisdom from anyone familiar with bird banding and experience with reporting a bird band number… more specifically, I would like to know if it’s possible to report a partial number?

The backstory: I've been observing a family of Swainson’s hawks in our neighbourhood for the last 9 years. A new male replaced the patriarch in 2023. He is banded.

Despite my best photographing efforts, I have only confirmed the last 5 digits of the number, plus one other digit for sure (but unsure of its position). He will surely be leaving soon on his epic migration to Argentina.

I would love to know his story. Am I out of luck?

#birds #birdBanding #alberta #birdsOfAlberta #birdRinging #birdOfPrey #SwainsonsHawks #reportAbirdBand #birdIdentification #yyc #calgary #calgaryWildlife #albertaWildlife #birdsOfCanada #birdsOfCalgary #raptors #birdsofmastodon

A funny thing happened yesterday... what I actually mean is, something really amazing happened: I caught my first EVER glimpse of a BABY Swainson's hawk in the nest! Watch the short video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/sn2Kx0wVFkk?feature=shared

#birdwatching #babyBirds #cuteAnimals #babyAnimals #hawks #swainsonsHawks #birdOfPrey #buteo #birdVideo #birds #albertaBirds #yyc #calgaryWildlife #alberta #albertaWildlife #wildlife #backyardBirds #NewYouTubeVideo #newVideo