Nikon D500 Photography – Belted Kingfisher

Photographing the very shy belted kingfisher at the Sepulveda basin wildlife reserve.

The Belted Kingfisher is often first noticed by its wild rattling call as it flies over rivers or lakes. It may be seen perched on a high snag, or hovering on rapidly beating wings, then plunging headfirst into the water to grab a fish. Found almost throughout North America at one season or another, it is the only member of its family to be seen in most areas north of Mexico.

My Gear List

Camera Bodies

· Nikon D500 –

· Nikon D810 –

· Nikon Z6 (Mirrorless) –

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Vlogging Cameras

· GoPro Hero7 Black –

· Sony FDR-X1000 –

Mics

· Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel Microphone Kit –

· Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone with Rycote Lyre Shock Mount –

Tripods

· Manfrotto 190X Aluminum 3-Section Tripod (MT190X3) –

· ARTCISE AS90C Carbon Fiber Camera Tripod –

Tripod Heads

· Manfrotto Video Head (MVH502AH) with Flat Base and Fixed Lever, Video Head for Compact Video Cameras and DSLR Cameras, for Filming, Videography, Content Creation, Vlogging, Live Streaming –

· Manfrotto XPRO Ball Head with 200PL Quick Release Plate, High Precision, Compatible with Photography Equipment, for Camera Tripod, for Content Creation –

Lenses

Telephoto

· Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

· Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC G2 for Nikon FX DSLR –

Wide Angle

· Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Tamron 6 Year Limited USA Warranty)

· Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD Nikon Mount (Model A007N)

· Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Ultra Wide Angle Fixed Lens w/ Built-in AE Chip for Nikon –

Filters

· K&F Concept 100x100mm Square ND Filter Kit ND1000 (10 Stop) + 1x Filter Holder + 8 x Filter Rings with 28 Multi-Layer Coatings Compatible with Canon Nikon Camera Lens

· K&F Concept 77MM Circular Polarizer Glass Filter Ultra-Slim, Multi Coated

· Gopro mount for POV video

Drone + Accesories

· DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo Drone FlyCam Quadcopter Bundle with SD Card and More

· Threeking Foldable Parabolic Signal Booster Range Extender Antenna Extender Compatible for DJI Mavic Mini Mavic Pro Mavic 2 Spark Mavic Air 1 Remote Controller NOT for Mavic Air 2 –

Gopro Mounts

Magnetic Car Mount

· Pellking Magnet Camera Mount for GoPro,Heavy-Duty Metal Car Powerful Magnetic Camera Mount with 360 Degree Rotation Ball Head for Car Body,Compatible with GoPro Hero 9 Black 8/7/6/5,Etc

SUREWO Backpack Shoulder Strap Mount with Adjustable Shoulder Pad and 360° Rotating Base Mount Compatible with GoPro Hero 9/8/7/6/5 Black,DJI Osmo Action,Insta 360 ONE R and Most Action Cameras –
Music
Marigold – Quincas Moreira
Drop – Anno Domini Beats

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