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Gary Fairhead
31st of May 2007 (Thu), 19:59
These are some of the shots I have been taking off and on when these birds visit my yard. I can't predict when they will come and I suspect there are some nests nearby that are taking up more of their time than a few weeks ago when they seemed to be around more often.

All taken with the 30D , 400 F5.6 and 580EX for fill and most are close to full frame and the first image was done using the Canon 1.4xTC added and manually focused. Thanks for looking! Regards!

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Female

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Reyno
31st of May 2007 (Thu), 20:07
Outstanding series of well captured images of beautiful birds Gary, like em all.
downywp
31st of May 2007 (Thu), 20:23
Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird, very sharp with great details and poses. Thanks for including every aspect of this species, in what looks to be different stages of plummage...excellent series as always!:)
canonshooter4life
31st of May 2007 (Thu), 21:00
Very nice series... they let you get pretty close!
canonloader
31st of May 2007 (Thu), 21:05
Excellent series Gary. They are really nice birds. I just saw my male for the first time in a week, just before full dark. The female is here every day. Let's hope they bring the kids by for pics when they fledge. :)
Cooper911
31st of May 2007 (Thu), 21:25
Extraordinary series here. I have been tracking a male in our area and he is extremely skittish. The females have been easier to photograph. But these are truly wonderful shots and I envy these and if you don't mind me saying...a little peeved. Nice work.
wlaramie
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 06:26
Gary beautiful series. We had a couple of males for only a few days in early spring and haven't seen them since. They are a really pretty bird.
kenyc
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 07:03
Great shots Gary. I think 3 and 5 are my favorites all good though!
KAC
Grizz
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 07:54
Great series Gary! # 4 is my fav. I can't seem to catch these but they are not very common around here. At least not while I'm around. :)
tomcio
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 08:23
Great birds... too bad about the light :)
MarkEvan
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 08:39
A great series, those are beautiful birds to get in your yard.

Mark
Janika
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 14:16
Awesome work Gary, I love these birds!
I was down at the Nepean Marina today and saw many swallows and Gold finches. Will post some later! ;)


John
howzitboy
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 14:21
wow, nice series. so pretty. u did an excellent job!! thx for sharing.
Adi7r
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 14:37
All excellent shots Gary, I was trying to pick a favourite, but couldn't make my mind up !
clivingston
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 15:32
Spectacular series Gary !!! They all are excellent images but, the third one really is a standout for me.
Wayne Wood
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 16:07
awesome images Gary , I'm not big on the first one but I really like all the rest
Booswalia
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 18:18
Love these, Gary. The female looks so majestic in that shot.
Boy they do have a big beak, don't they.
rrdjserv@earthlink.net
1st of June 2007 (Fri), 19:09
Really great shots, Gary. I like them all. --Rick
Gary Fairhead
2nd of June 2007 (Sat), 17:30
Thanks for looking and commenting everyone....much appreciated:D
dancad
5th of June 2007 (Tue), 09:14
These are nice Gary. A wonderful bird that I have yet to see this year, or photograph for two. The third shot and first female shot are my favesd here. DC.
rrdjserv@earthlink.net
5th of June 2007 (Tue), 10:39
Number 3 is excellent. Nice shot. --Rick
StarDog
5th of June 2007 (Tue), 10:59
Gary, Tough ones for me to catch! You have a great series with all the elements! bob
dazzlebea
5th of June 2007 (Tue), 14:44
I like the whole series, Gary! Those Grosbeaks are beautiful models, i wish we had them here. #3 is my fave :)
Canonada
5th of June 2007 (Tue), 15:17
Beautiful series Gary, superbly taken.
Regards,
Joe
Gary Fairhead
7th of June 2007 (Thu), 21:39
These are nice Gary. A wonderful bird that I have yet to see this year, or photograph for two. The third shot and first female shot are my favesd here. DC.

Thanks Dan...You could always try to get some shots in my yard but they are unpredictable ...morning is usually good:D

And thanks also to Rick, Bob, Bea and Joe and also to anyone else who looks and comments!:D