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As I mentioned, I dropped my camera and my 100-400L II telephoto zoom is out of commission until I can get it to the camera shop. Since I would have gotten little or nothing in trade-in for my original 100-400L, I kept it as a back-up when I purchased its succcesor.
Although I believe my "new" 100-400L II is superior, the original model is still a very good lens. For those on a budget (and who isn't?) wanting to acquire a Canon L series telephoto lens, I have seen used ones offered at Kenmore Camera in the $400 range. That is a fraction of the price of a new series II.
I think a 400mm lens is the minimum necessary for wildlife photography and the 100-400L is perfect for the "walk & stalk" method I enjoy. In that range I prefer a zoom lens over a prime as it gives me greater flexibility in composing shots.
I should add that Kenmore Camera has a very good price on a used 600mm telephoto lens if anyone wants to "go large". The down side is that a heavy duty tripod and mount will cost about the the same if you don't already have them in your arsenal. https://kenmorecamera.com/product/169985/used-canon-ef-600mm-f4-l-is
I returned to the back deck in the afternoon to get some photos before it got too hot. My son dragged out the 600L telephoto lens + tripod for closer shots.
The Anna's hummer returned to her favorite perch.
Bewick's wrens enjoy this spot as well as my back fence.
Friday morning (8-7-2020) three band-tailed pigeons from the flock that roosts in my neighbor tree finally visited my seed feeders. I took some grab shots through the glass as I knew they would take off as soon as I opened the door. Shots of only one bird were remotely in focus.
The Anna's hummer stopped to drink at one of my feeders. I did not get any shots of her, but I probably will this winter when the feeder is her only source of food.
Wednesday (8-12-2020). More photos of the Anna's hummer. I have seen evidence that the rufous hummer is still in the area, such as two hummers chasing each other and one hummer strafing another.
This morning I saw three hummers chasing each other around a far tree while I was eating breakfast. Two of them later ganged up to chase off a finch size bird.
Ditto for Wednesday morning (8-19-2020). I'll try to set up early Thursday morning so I can photograph them with the 6ooL telephoto lens. In the meantime, here are some hummer photos from later in the day.
A female Anna's checking out a ground plant near the seed feeders.
Looking into my back yard from a sentry tree in my neighbors' yard next to our shared fence.
Thursday morning (8-20-2020) I heard a bird call that I could not ID but sounded familiar. It turned out to be that of a female hairy woodpecker. She could be one of the pair that nests in nearby Pine Ridge Park.
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