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I got close and personal with this fellow as it tucked its head in to keep warm in our cooler season, but kept an eye on its surroundings.

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jimmy_racoon wrote in post #19247096
Bobcat

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Wow, what a nice captures of this beauty, Jimmy! This one is my favorite of the two.

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Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

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fotoi wrote in post #19245395
A Wood duck.

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Wonderful shot - so much colour and detail.

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Tom in Arizona wrote in post #19245657
Lesser Goldfinch...

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Good composition.
Thanks for sharing

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Pictoraider wrote in post #19246324

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Sinister eyes.
Lovely shot and thanks for posting

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Tom in Arizona wrote in post #19246778
Lesser Goldfinch...

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It pops,
Thanks for posting

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Magnus3D wrote in post #19246822
This little guy were keeping an eye on me, probably thinking i was going to steal his nuts hehe

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/ Magnus

Tripod or h/h ?
Tusen Takk.

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Bill in Texas wrote in post #19247063

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Be honest now, Bill...did this warbler try to land on your camera lens?
Excellent shot!

fotoi wrote in post #19247135
A Wigeon.

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He looks like a sneaky wigeon to me, fotoi! Very nice, sharp close-up shot of this guy!

Kszok wrote in post #19247180
A couple juvenal black phoebes

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Perfect timing on this cute shot, Kszok! They appear to be identical twins.

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Cuttlefish wrote in post #19247306
Good composition.
Thanks for sharing

Cuttlefish wrote in post #19247311
It pops,
Thanks for posting

Thanks very much Cuttlefish. I appreciate the comments.

Tom

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gossamer88 wrote in post #19247338

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Very attractive shot, G88!

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Just a pair of sparrows .... but even sparrows need some (photo) love !

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