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[Black-legged] Kittiwake. I didn't want the bird so close to the right-hand edge of the photo, but there was a very strong wind that was making it impossible to hold the camera steady and it caught me at the wrong moment.

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MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18881145
Captive Ural

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Excellent shot, Robert.

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Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #18881008
Very nicely composed, Shalu. I like the position of the bird's head. It show him off really well.

avondale87 wrote in post #18881040
Beautiful bird and set off so beautifully. Agree with other comments on background.
Composition is lovely.

Thank you very much, Mike and Richard!

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18881140
I got a lifer today & didn't even know it until processing.

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Richardson, TX.
6/20/19

Congrats on the lifer, Phil!

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18881145
Captive Ural

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Lovely owl, Robert!

Western Bluebird female

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MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18881145
Captive Ural

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Fantastic Robert!

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MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18881145
Captive Ural

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So beautiful!

Melissa

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MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18881145
Captive Ural

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Never seen one, cool looking owl

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Fledgling northern mockingbird, they are all over my yard in various stages of development.

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Jorgac wrote in post #18874954
Lilac-breasted Roller

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Wow, what a stunner!

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Anna's Hummingbird...

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