What do you mean...

[nwyman]

you were hoping for a Bald Eagle?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/2214491183_d6170ceaf8_o.jpg

am I not a fine bird?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2276/2215285170_10c2dedb32_o.jpg

[hTr]

Love the first shot Nancy, The expression is priceless. Northern Mockingbird!

[Anke]

Nice one, Nancy. That first image is priceless :D

[bromm]

Very nice Nancy, you captured great detail.:D

[canonloader]

Beautiful shots Nancy. Looks like you got the 40D dialed in. :)

[nwyman]

thanks everyone - you gotta' admire the mockingbird - he takes no garbage from anyone. Doesn't flit around like many other birds but stands his ground and defends it.

Mitch - I'm doing good when the subject is close to me - still don't do so well with distance shots. I'm going to have to get out of the car and start using the tripod, I think. Maybe when the weather gets warmer?

[Howler-Cat]

Excellent work Nancy. I was able to get as close as yours, but he/she alway hiding behind the branches! Great details!

[Cooper911]

Nice focus right down to the sharp beak. Good details, colour and Comp. Well done.

[Sindri Skulason]

Excellent shots. Sharp with good details. :-)