Post your Bird Portraits (2)

Bill in Texas wrote in post #19462637

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2o9j​R7x Great-horned owl by Bill_in_Texas, on Flickr

Great colour (or “Color” for you guys.)

realairlight wrote in post #19462408
Thank you, LD.
Happy new year 2023!

Happy New Year to you too, RAL!

paul katinas wrote in post #19462478
Thanks Mike.
Egret dropped the fish in the gritty sand, making it a challenge to swallow.
It finally managed to ingest the meal.
I much prefer breadcrumbs.

Ha, ha...I definitely have to agree with you on the breadcrumbs, Paul.

Common Goldeneye hens

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robamy wrote in post #19462470

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2o9h​Yvf Eastern Bluebirds by A & R Photography, on Flickr

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2o9f​QH6 Northern Cardinal by A & R Photography, on Flickr

Rob, you certainly nailed these two shots! Both are superb! The cardinal really is an eye-grabber.

phocalphobe wrote in post #19462530
Early morning chill had this Brazilian Cardinal fluff up a bit.

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Very nice shot of the Brazilian Cardinal, Phocalphobe!

Tom in Arizona wrote in post #19462544
Gambel's Quail...

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Very attractive capture of the female Gambel's Quail, Tom! She surely does stand out nicely.

steveb108 wrote in post #19462574
If I hadn't remembered the exact tree and exact hole this red morph Screech Owl occupied 2 years ago there's NO WAY I'd have seen it.

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Wow...this Screech Owl blends amazingly well. No wonder I never see them.Very nice capture, Steve!

amyandmark3 wrote in post #19462603
Great Blue Heron - not bad for ISO 6400

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Incredibly nice capture, Mark...especially with such a high ISO!

griffljg wrote in post #19462604
Chestnut-breasted Munia at Sandy Camp Road Wetlands Reserve, Wynnum West, Queensland.

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Outstanding capture of the Chestnut-breasted Munia, Larry! Very attractive shot!

Bianchi wrote in post #19462610
Jumping high for the inflation prices

The Pomeranian goose is a heavy goose from Northern Germany as early as 1550. This domestic species weighs between 14 and 20 lbs (6.4 and 9.1 kg).

This species was bred with commercial production in mind. Its breast is larger than most and can lay around 100 eggs per season.

In addition to being prized for their production, this goose species is extra chatty. It makes them an effective alarm system for any unwanted visitors.

For many years, this goose was the most popular in markets. This was the case in countries like Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria.

Pomeranian Goose on my pond / "this goose species is extra chatty. It makes them an effective alarm system for any unwanted visitors." (Very true, our flock is as good as our dogs alerting)

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Thanks for the informative message, Joe. Very nice shot of this Pomeranian Goose!

ndcisiv wrote in post #19462395
Identifies as a yellow-bellied sapsucker, but from what I understand they aren't in Arizona so.... any ideas on this one?

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2o9a​WFV Woodpecker by JP, on Flickr

Beautiful, sharp capture, Justin! Very lifelike shot!

Cog2020 wrote in post #19462448
Happy New year to all!

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Nice shot and Happy New Year to you also, Cog!

Vintage Racer wrote in post #19462451
The year did not start well for the Newt!

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2o97​yHU GHP_2685 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

Super nice shot, VR!

Cog2020 wrote in post #19462455
Yet another kingfisher, a full one

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Stunning, sharp, lifelike capture, Cog!

avondale87 wrote in post #19462468
two beautifully composed and presented images
Magnificent birds

Here's another. A Laughing Kookaburra, the largest of our Kingfishers

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You captured this Laughing Kookaburra beautifully, and the composition is excellent, Richard!

TheFloridaShooter wrote in post #19462631
The American White Pelican - Matlacha, FL USA. Sony a7Rv + FE200-600 G

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Both these white pelican shots are very nice, Jonathan! I'm partial to the single bird portrait.

Bill in Texas wrote in post #19462637

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2o9j​R7x Great-horned owl by Bill_in_Texas, on Flickr

This is truly a lovely shot of a Great-horned Owl, Bill! I really like it.

Mannyromano123 wrote in post #19462671
Common Goldeneye hens

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I like both of these Goldeneye shots, Manny, but the one in flight is my favorite!

ndcisiv wrote in post #19462395
Identifies as a yellow-bellied sapsucker, but from what I understand they aren't in Arizona so.... any ideas on this one?

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2o9a​WFV Woodpecker by JP, on Flickr

Very nice!

avondale87 wrote in post #19462628
Paul that's beautifully composed and a great illustration of life in the wild.

Thanks for the explanation Mike
Certainly learn a lot from this forum

Mike I really like this. It's so lifelike.
Beautiful composition, light, water, subjects
And your Common birds are beautiful to boot.

Lovely photos Rob
The Bluebird one is particularly appealing with the two together. I gather male, female.

One of your signature shots Tom.
Very nice capture of a beautiful Quail

Larry that's delightful.
Those finches up north are so nice.
Composition and colours are excellent.

Thanks for the kindly compliment Richard.
Happy new and hopefully a peaceful year ahead.

avondale87 wrote in post #19462628
Thanks for the explanation Mike
Certainly learn a lot from this forum

Mike I really like this. It's so lifelike.
Beautiful composition, light, water, subjects
And your Common birds are beautiful to boot.

Thank you for your very generous compliment, Richard. I truly do appreciate it. I too have learned a lot from this forum. There are many excellent photographers, and knowledgeable bird people here. Ya can't help but learn from them.

kd_reno wrote in post #19462532
Great shot.
It’s a Red-naped Sapsucker. Closely related and similar appearance. Yellow-bellied would ha a complete black border around the red throat and lack the red patch on the back of the head.

correct. no black border is a give away.

steveb108 wrote in post #19462574
If I hadn't remembered the exact tree and exact hole this red morph Screech Owl occupied 2 years ago there's NO WAY I'd have seen it.

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Great shot Steve. Amazing how they can hide in plain sight.

Arriving at the bar for drinks, an adult Galah at our back garden water dish.

Cheers

Dennis

White Pelicans Sunset - Our island visitors have decided to stay the night! Camera: FujiFilm GFX 100s January 2, 2023

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19462674
Thanks for the informative message, Joe. Very nice shot of this Pomeranian Goose!

Thanks LD