Flickrite since October 2008

In case you hadn't already noticed, my Flickr photostream is about 98% birds. I like to record the changing of the seasons, and nature, through the lens of birds, wildlife and occasionally plants. My posts usually include commentary, sometimes literal and sometimes stream-of-conciousness. Likewise, I gravitate to contacts with a similar style who editorialize on their own photos. I appreciate an imperfect image with a great story more than a perfect image with no story. My commenting is adventurous; be assured it is always intended with good humor.

Equipment:
Nikon D300
Nikkor 70-200 VR 2.8
Nikkor TC-17E teleconverter
Nikkor 70-300 VR
Sigma 150-500mm OS
Nikkor 50mm 1.8 aka "nifty fifty"
Nikkor 18-200 VR
Tokina 11-16mm

SB-600 Speedlight
Better Beamer
Manfrotto tripod

Please DO NOT Flickrmail me to try to drive traffic to your photostream, blog, or external website. I understand the need for self-promotion, but for me Flickr is purely recreational. I do not belong to any other social media and my photography is not a commercial enterprise. I get too many emails for work-related purposes already and I cannot manage Flickr solicitations too.

Please by all means DO Flickrmail me if there is a particular photo you want me to see. Since I post less than once a day on average now, I cannot always keep up in my regular rounds. Most especially if it’s that nemesis bird we’ve chatted about, or an ID challenge, or a life bird, please DO share.

I appreciate and welcome invites, even if I don’t always have time to post to groups.

Proud member of the Flickr Bird Brigade
Activists for birds and wildlife

maia bird's favorite photos from other Flickr members (9,907)

  • The Little Lady by Patricia Ware
  • Harlequin Duck by Dave*B
  • Hello Ladies by Christina Port
  • Red on White by CiJay Pikula Imaging
  • hummer sampling red cypress blossom _8-25-11_008 by pmsswim
  • Northern Shoveler Drake by Sachin N Saraf
  • Sunset at the Muriwai Gannet Colony by Whio4
  • Kingfisher by palm tree1
  • Intense Osprey by SARhounds
  • As soon as I arrive, everything scatters. by Patricia Ware
  • License to Chill by rowrlm
  • Hen Harrier by D_C_D
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Testimonials (2)

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    Anthony V. Loh says:

    "I first come across Maia Bird's Blue Jay picture - one of the best I have seen - and checked out the rest of her work.

    I must say, Maia Bird has some of the best bird pictures that I have come across, apparently, a very talented nature photographer.

    In addition, she has also provided praise and/or comments on the works of her fellow Flickr members.

    Last, but not least, she is a passionate person, who likes to help others. I have started a group a few months ago and struggled with some of the settings. I asked for help from other members without much success. Maia Bird was kind enough to help me out with the configuration, and follow up to see it through. That gesture shows great character, and I am honoured to have her as a fellow Flickr member. Thank you, Maia Bird for the help you have extended to me."

    4th August, 2009

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    naturepic08 says:

    "It is a real pleasure to have Maia Bird as a flickr friend. Her bird pictures have been an inspiration for me and Her comments have been thouhtful and very much aprieciated. It is the people like Maia that has made flickr what it is today. Thanks Maia for your kind comments and the pleasure of being called your friend"

    3rd May, 2009

Joined:
October 2008
I am:
Female and Taken
Occupation:
architect