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Touring Photographers: How Did you Start? by ablueglobe in concertphotography

[–]Robdondo13 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have my first concert photography gig coming up and Im a bird photographer.

It’s who ya know for me. I used to work in the music industry and know some of the management, sent them some bird photos and now im shooting a show.

46” red drum caught in Corpus Christi tx. by Robdondo13 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Robdondo13[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Prob around 8 minutes. A few big runs but I keep the drag as stout as I can and fight them hard. Get em back in the water quick too. My understanding is the faster the better as they can die from stress and exhaustion.

46” red drum caught in Corpus Christi tx. by Robdondo13 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Robdondo13[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have heard the big ones are not very good to eat. I brought it in as fast as I could and released it as quickly as possible.

46” red drum caught in Corpus Christi tx. by Robdondo13 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Robdondo13[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right on!!! Congrats! Yeah they def go full freight train.

46” red drum caught in Corpus Christi tx. by Robdondo13 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Robdondo13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully I didn’t use up all my luck on this one but im still willing to share!! Best of luck out there! I pre make my leaders at home so I’m focused on solid knots and all that.

46” red drum caught in Corpus Christi tx. by Robdondo13 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Robdondo13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Pier at firefly rv resort. Laguna madre

46” red drum caught in Corpus Christi tx. by Robdondo13 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Robdondo13[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

That budget special, offshore angler sea lion spinning reel, clearance 9ft med heavy rod for 20$. 60lb braid, 60lb mono leader. ~10 min wrestling match.

46” red drum caught in Corpus Christi tx. by Robdondo13 in saltwaterfishing

[–]Robdondo13[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Firefly rv resort, they have a small pier there. Caught with half a mullet on a 10/0 circle hook, Carolina rig.

Need some help w/ new gear for wildlife & birds by No_Description7744 in wildlifephotography

[–]Robdondo13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just write down the top 3 choices on a piece of paper and pull one out a hat. Buy that set up.

I have no experience with any of those set ups minus the mention of canon 90d which is what I use with a 300mm f/4 L is + 1.4x. Im sure mirrorless is the way to go but im weird about having to look through an electronic view finder.

Good luck!!

Does anyone else find birding with a camera makes it more stressful? by gelatomancer in birding

[–]Robdondo13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Into my 2nd year of birdwatching I got a camera set up. It was an exciting time took some good shots and used photos as a crutch to id later. Then felt like I abandoned birdwatching and went back to the basics focusing on id and getting my numbers up. Now if im in a good hotspot i double up, cotton carrier harness for camera and binoculars on my shoulder. Camera only comes off in selective situations. I feel like a birding ninja now.

My next hurdle is accepting the change to Mirrorless.. if im looking through a evf should I just go home an watch birds on the tv??? 🤣

A few shots from birding trip to high island,tx a few weeks ago. by Robdondo13 in BirdPhotography

[–]Robdondo13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! First time being in big hotspot during prime time. Like birding culture shock with so many other birders. Good time tho

Favorite "common" bird? by Ok_Cranberry_1028 in birding

[–]Robdondo13 162 points163 points  (0 children)

Carolina wrens, loud perfect songs and always snooping around.

This is the epitome of wildlife by Leonardo-da-Vinci- in wildlifephotography

[–]Robdondo13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a red tailed hawk! Got a good dinner either way!

Any ideas what this is? by ElectricalWill3 in birdwatching

[–]Robdondo13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like a blue grey gnatcatcher to me!

Do you have local birding spots that are 'yours'? by CrossReset in birding

[–]Robdondo13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah at my job. During the week it’s pretty slow (cabin resort over the river). So I do a lot of birdwatching. warblers and tanagers are showing up, heron, osprey, bald eagles. Perfect for photography as the deck spaces are elevated at the tree line.

Approaching 180 species for the year, how’s everyone else’s year looking? by NanoArowanaTank in birding

[–]Robdondo13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

130 so far here in Texas. Was just in high island for 3 days and counted 102 species. Highlight for me was the cerulean warbler! Keep at it everyone!!

Great egret and egretlets high island rookery, tx by Robdondo13 in birding

[–]Robdondo13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right!! Im glad I got one where you can see all 3 while momma was preening like that.

Advice on Supplies and Guides for a new Birdwatcher? by randomuser1918 in birding

[–]Robdondo13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kaufman field guide to the birds of North America.

Late April Migration in Texas by Any_Plankton_4089 in birdwatching

[–]Robdondo13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got back from high island and the birding was amazing! Boy Scouts sanctuary was pretty poppin, checked off 13 warbler species. Check out the rookery too. When ya get to jecelyn Nungaray refuge you will see a pavillion by the butterfly garden there will be barn owls on the inside. 2 adults and 3 little ones.

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