Paikea Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I went for a swim in the Shelly Beach pool last week, water was great. Swimming across the end of the pool I saw two sea birds sitting on the posts that hold the chains on preening their plumage. (partly black head with what looked like a tuft at the back of their head, Terns?) As I swam past them they seemed to take a keen interest in my efforts so I stopped and slowly made my way over to them with just my head above water. The little buggers were totally unafraid, even friendly. Next time I plan to take my Go Pro out and see if I can get some classic shots of them looking down at me from less than a meter away. I love taking pics of birds, particularly seabirds. Any other Raiders have the same interest? Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandad Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Always have the camera handy and love taking bird shots. To get good shots you need as much patience as if fishing. Grandad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbdshroom Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Oh wow those pics are amazing. I used to fascinated by birds when I was younger. Would always read everything about them in books. Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Found this young Cormorant waiting for mum to feed it in NZ. Camera was having problems so not as sharp as I would like but he was too cute not to try and get some pics. Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bharris Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Oh wow those pics are amazing. I used to fascinated by birds when I was younger. Would always read everything about them in books. Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk bit worried petey first fashion shows while fishing and now birds Sent from my GT-S7500T using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandad Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 First Birds now for the Bees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Back for a swim this afternoon and saw one of the Terns sitting on a post totally unafraid of me in the water next to him. Anyone know of a way to carry a Go Pro whilst swimming? Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I don't mind taking the odd bird pic. I will share a couple with you here also if it pleases you. Oh sorry... The other birds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Anyone know of a way to carry a Go Pro whilst swimming? You can get wrist straps for them. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Back for a swim this afternoon and saw one of the Terns sitting on a post totally unafraid of me in the water next to him. Anyone know of a way to carry a Go Pro whilst swimming? Cheers Paikea My kids use a leg rope off a surfboard! Works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 From memory, these pictures of birds were taken on Fraser Island. I was doing a family holiday thing and you know what, I didn't wet a line. I just watched ( and swam with) metre plus kingies, huge bluefish and massive mullet. May the gods of fishing forgive me my sins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Thanks all for the Go-Pro advice, much appreciated. Also great pics of birds from all. But Stalker, can your odd birds really fly? Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) I have and use the GoPro head strap, H. Works just fine, along with the wrist remote to turn the camera on and off. Okay, just to keep with the theme, Spotted Shag or Parekareka, on NZ North Island. Edited May 11, 2014 by stormy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Stalker Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Also great pics of birds from all. But Stalker, can your odd birds really fly? Cheers Paikea Not sure about that but they thought I was pretty fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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