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May 26, 2011 17:14 |  #1

These beauties almost outnumber the grackles lately.

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And the females.
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May 26, 2011 17:29 |  #2

Nice shots Stan, you managed the blacks very well.
We get almost over run with them up here too. Noisy aren't they.


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May 26, 2011 18:32 |  #3

Thanks, Ray. I enjoy their singing.


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May 26, 2011 18:42 |  #4

Yes, nice shots, those blacks are extremely hard to get right.




  
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May 26, 2011 18:51 |  #5

Nice RWBB. Been trying to get a shot of one all year, no luck yet.


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May 26, 2011 19:48 |  #6

nicely done Stan




  
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May 26, 2011 21:04 |  #7

Nice Stan! You got the whole family!


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May 26, 2011 21:19 |  #8

nice series, Stan




  
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May 26, 2011 21:43 |  #9

Thanks, everyone. Your kind words are much appreciated.


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May 27, 2011 08:21 |  #10

Stan,
All nice shots, their fun birds...I Always enjoy the return of the RWBB's come spring, then by Fall welcome there departure but only for a short time, it does seem they are everywhere.
Great of you o share these!!!


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May 27, 2011 10:21 |  #11

CanaHolic wrote in post #12488178 (external link)
Stan,
All nice shots, their fun birds...I Always enjoy the return of the RWBB's come spring, then by Fall welcome there departure but only for a short time, it does seem they are everywhere.
Great of you o share these!!!

Thanks, Dan. I enjoy just watching them, even when not shooting.


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May 27, 2011 14:59 |  #12

They are beauties Stan... love the look of these birds and you captured them beautifully...

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May 27, 2011 16:17 |  #13

Hi Dave, thanks for the compliment.


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May 27, 2011 16:21 as a reply to  @ sparker1's post |  #14

Mine are rather elusive of late Stan, nice to see yours!


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May 27, 2011 17:17 as a reply to  @ Flo's post |  #15

Nice shots and black feather details!




  
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