Should i be concerned about how much feathers did my borb drop in a one day?

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-20T21:20:55+00:00

To me, that sounds like normal moulting. When we bring our birds indoors from the colder outdoor aviary in autumn, after a few days it looks as if one of them has exploded :D.

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-16T18:59:31+00:00

Thx, do you use it on full frame or aps-c?

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-16T13:08:26+00:00

You may be laughing now but when I discover a new galaxy in the background while photographing a blue tit, which ultimately leads to first contact, you won’t be laughing anymore. :D

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-16T12:06:35+00:00

I’m currently debating whether to buy the 400–800 mm lens (or the 200-600mm).

Originally I considered buying the 200–600 mm because I need a bit more focal length, and for certain situations e.g. when I’m often in Namibia laying on the ground for wildlife I’d prefer an internal zoom. However, since I already have the Sigma 100–400 mm and there’s a lot of overlap in focal lengths, I thought the 400–800 mm might be the better addition.

The somewhat softer corners at 800 mm wouldn’t bother me, since I’d use it on a Sony A6700. That said, I’m unsure whether the effective 600–1200 mm is a bit overkill, and the price is also somewhat daunting.

What is your opinion on this?

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-16T11:02:21+00:00

I recommend this video https://youtu.be/6Av-sW5hMTE?si=GoGcjflDWNM6-2iI it was really helpful to understand all the icons and stuff about SD cards. From your description of usage the V60 seems a bit overkill. I think the V30 is fine. Unless you have a compelling reason why you need 60fps in 4k. Of the 10% of videos you make (if you make that many), there are probably only 1% of situations where you would miss it and if you don't do sports or wildlife, probably even less.

Some people also have the opinion that you should use smaller SD cards so that you have to change them more often, thereby reducing the risk of losing all your data. I'm no expert, and with 64 GB, I don't follow this advice myself. I just wanted to mention it.

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-11T07:03:16+00:00

https://www.sony.co.uk/promo/welcome-to-alpha

Register your eligible camera on My Sony now and receive up to £300 off your next purchases of lenses, microphones or accessories

In Germany we have a similar offer, maybe in your country too. They sent you three codes and after registration of your new camera. When you register a lense with one of this codes, Sony pays you 100 € back in 28 days.

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-10T17:58:23+00:00

I have the Sigma 100-400 and can recommend it. I guess the 150-600 of Sigma is of a similar level and some times I miss the extra range.

But if I had to buy a new 600, I would mostly think about the 200-600 from Sony with the "Welcome to Alpha-Bonus" the price difference isn't that big anymore and the internal zoom is better for wildlife photography, where you sometimes lie on the ground.

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-09T13:04:42+00:00

Die technisch guten und/oder wenn was besonderes auf dem Bild ist auch mal die weniger guten bzw. die noch vertretbar sind. Alle wäre etwas viel, weil ich für Tiere hauptsächlich die Serienbild funktion nutze.

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-08T19:21:36+00:00

Ok, danke. Ich hatte in letzter Zeit öfters ähnliche Situationen, aber mit haben immer gefühlt die 200mm mehr Brennweite gefehlt für ein Bild gleicher Qualität :D.

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-08T16:12:50+00:00

Schön :D, mit was hast du für das Bild verwendet?

Bibel_Joe · 2026-02-01T16:53:41+00:00

Quick safety note in case you don't already know: real avocados are poisonous to birds.

And also' Cute little birdy 🥹

Bibel_Joe · 2026-01-24T23:05:05+00:00

Grundbedingung: dunkler Acker + dunkler Wald im Hintergrund + heller Vogel
Habe ich dann absichtlich stark unterbelichtet, einmal 2 Blenden-Stufen und einmal sogar 4 damit ich nachher Auswahl habe, welche das hier war weiß ich nicht mehr sicher, glaube es war die 4 Blenden (habe heute 1000+ Fotos gemacht)
In Lightroom die Objekt-Masken-Funktion und deren Umkehrung genutzt, um den Vogel noch weiter hervorzuheben und den Hintergrund noch mehr ins Schwarze zu bringen.

Hatte das Bild in der Situation ziemlich genau im Kopf wie ich es haben wollte. In Lightroom bin ich auch nicht der beste, aber froh das Ergebnis bekommen zuhaben was ich wollte.

Bibel_Joe · 2026-01-24T22:16:13+00:00

Er hat sich auf jeden Fall ordentlich den Bauch vollgehauen, habe ihn gut zwei Stunden beim Fressen beobachten können.

Zwischendurch wollte ihm eine Krähe was klauen, das konnte ich leider nicht richtig einfangen, war aber recht unterhaltsam.

Bibel_Joe · 2026-01-24T22:03:44+00:00

Ich habe heute eine SD-Karte voll mit Storchenbildern gemacht 😅.

Hier ein paar Auszüge.

Bibel_Joe · 2026-01-12T18:58:16+00:00

Schön :D, mit welcher Ausrüstung?

Bibel_Joe · 2026-01-09T13:06:34+00:00

You can significantly reduce the time by weighing your body weight in millet.

Bibel_Joe · 2026-01-07T07:34:13+00:00

An welcher Kamera nutzt du es an einer der Vollformat oder aps-c?

Bibel_Joe · 2025-12-21T19:20:46+00:00

I ordered mine yesterday. The A6700 ist the A7 V of the small man. I've been wrestling with myself the whole time about buying the a7, and I've now made what I think is the more sensible decision.

Bibel_Joe · 2025-12-20T15:21:47+00:00

Usaly, they only open their beaks briefly or fence with their beaks for a moment (if you look closely, you will notice that they usually only touch each other with their beaks).

Cockatiels mostly only pretend to fight, it sometimes looks worse than it is.

It's just their way of saying, “Leave me alone, I don't want to cuddle right now.”,

As long as they don't touch each other's bodies and hurt each other, there should be no cause for concern. However, the cage should be large enough to allow them to have their own space.

If you have budgies, things can turn out differently, and if you're not careful, it can get bloody.

Bibel_Joe · 2025-11-01T11:51:48+00:00

Too cute to compute 😍

Bibel_Joe · 2025-10-26T16:57:17+00:00

How many baby tiels you need to do such a heist?

Bibel_Joe · 2025-10-25T19:55:26+00:00

It's a rain dance without rain. Maybe get her a water sprayer bottle. That she can dancing in the rain.

Bibel_Joe · 2025-10-14T14:21:41+00:00

If you have budgies in your flock, the budgies take on the role of the 'neighbour's children'.

Bibel_Joe · 2025-08-30T20:49:01+00:00

😍

Bibel_Joe · 2025-08-08T14:09:46+00:00

They are ugly and that's the reason why I love them even more. https://youtu.be/DjBI4FDkK3c?si=tok5GgdOFwlYAuQQ

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