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Apr 25, 2011 01:53 |  #1

Yellow-headed blackbird catches lunch

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Apr 25, 2011 02:30 |  #2

Great shots, those are one that I have yet to get photos of. That first shot is really a keeper!!


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Apr 25, 2011 02:39 |  #3

Great shots


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Apr 25, 2011 04:50 |  #4

#1 is my favorite




  
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Apr 25, 2011 07:41 |  #5

I love number one!




  
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Apr 25, 2011 08:04 |  #6

I agree. Number 1 is top notch.


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Apr 25, 2011 10:03 |  #7

Great shots.....this is one bird I would love to see in person.


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Apr 25, 2011 10:27 |  #8

That first shot is wonderful, the second amazing. I've only ever seen one pair of those here.


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Apr 25, 2011 10:52 |  #9

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Apr 25, 2011 15:18 |  #10

Loving the tree shot :)


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Apr 25, 2011 18:46 |  #11

Neat shots. I hope he gets more than he can eat.
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Apr 25, 2011 18:48 |  #12

These are local?! I've never seen these before. That second shot is really stunning :) Thanks for sharing!


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Apr 25, 2011 19:52 |  #13

Thanks, folks, for commenting and nice words.

Eric, these birds are local to Central and Eastern Oregon. Summer lake, the place where these shots were taken, is full of them.


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Apr 25, 2011 21:17 |  #14

Great, thanks! I'll keep an eye out for them when we get down that direction.


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Apr 25, 2011 21:39 |  #15

#1 is a great capture.


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