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Lesser Goldfinch...

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Tom in Arizona wrote in post #18882445
Hi Mike...

Nice photograph of a unique Cactus Wren. I've seen many, many Cactus Wrens but never a tail-less one. It's always a wonder to see how animals adapt by overcoming tragedy in their lives.

Tom

Thanks Tom. The little guy seemed very healthy and energetic.

belas wrote in post #18882273
Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica)

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What type of rock is this one standing on? Doesn't look familiar!!!

shalu wrote in post #18876938
Thank you, Mike! I had no idea there were over 200 species doing this for the cowbirds

Red-tailed hawk juvenile

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Nice work! Juve Redtails seem to be a lot more cooperative than the adult variety

Weja wrote in post #18882052
Common kingfishers

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Weja

Absolutely Stunning, Weja your photo gives one the opportunity to see the difference between the male and the female, and what better way than a bit of hanky pinky.

Kszok wrote in post #18876299
A couple from birds visiting the neighbor's mulberry tree.

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50d still going 'eh? Nice work! You'll love the 80d once that shutter goes!

avondale87 wrote in post #18882242
Male Superb Fairy Wren

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What a cracking bird and a fantastic photo, Very well done Richard!.

It's the first time I've seen Egyptian Geese on the Somerset Levels. They were introduced as an ornamental wildfowl species and have escaped into the wild.

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18878007

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Was this a raw file / out of camera iso 1600 as is or was it cancelled out via layer masks? Just curious as I'm comparing the 80d + 100-400 II vs D500 + 500pf, and I like real world results.

shalu wrote in post #18878467
Thank you, Mike! One man's junk food is another's gourmet meal

Beautiful peacock shot!

White-tailed Kite juvenile with dinner

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Tryin to convert everyone to Sony 'eh?! J/k, nice work, and yes, I realize it's more about perseverance than equipment!!

Archibald wrote in post #18880663
Yes. It is in the Yasuni National Park and the salt lick attracts hundreds of parrots every day. Most of these are different kinds of green parrot, but a few Scarlet Macaws also show up. The pic below gives an idea of what the scene is like. It depicts the cliff above the pool.

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Wow quite the meeting happening there!

Archibald wrote in post #18880863
Rufous Hummingbird on nest, Calgary. This was taken about two weeks ago and I have heard the eggs have hatched and there are two young in the nest. I have not been back to see it myself.

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Nice work!

It was a lot more difficult to get mom + lil ones once they've hatched after around the 1st/2nd week, and then becomes even more difficult after that if she sees you present; atleast that was my experience with the Anna's at eye level + nest about 5 feet away. Had better luck setting the camera on the tripod and walking away, leaving it to shoot video. You should get back there soon to maximize your chances of a feeding shot!

Tom in Arizona wrote in post #18882452
Lesser Goldfinch...

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Quite simply, the best Lesser Goldfinch photo I've yet seen.

Black Skimmers
Happy trails.