Thanks James, It does look like I might of missed focus on the secound shot. When I have a camera in my hand I get about two seconds to get the shot. Without a camera the bird will just sit there.

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Hey Robert,

I am newly into birding myself. It is quite an adventure for me because it is so incredibly difficult. Personally, I think you did a great job when you mention all of the factors involved.

As to what could possibly have been better? LOL, if you don't know where they are landing, it is hard to guess when you are pre-focusing. On the second shot though, it looks like you pre-focused on the board and not the bowl, so the bird is just slightly soft. Am I right?

James