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Jun 13, 2014 19:11 |  #1
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I was testing my 6D and this guy came to my backyard.

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Jun 13, 2014 20:58 |  #2

That is one hack of a tail, ......no really thats what I was thinking

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Jun 14, 2014 01:44 |  #3

It is quite a tail and one we rarely see here. Terrific shots as well!

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Jun 14, 2014 01:58 |  #4

Great shots ,the bird looks a mix of a finch and a magpie

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Jun 14, 2014 05:44 |  #5

You did well to fit him in the frame! Very pretty!

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Jun 14, 2014 07:29 |  #6
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Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16970748 (external link)
It is quite a tail and one we rarely see here. Terrific shots as well!

This year I have seen lots of these guys around. Its funny seeing them flying, they look like they are carrying a big piece of cloth or something due to the long tail flapping.

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Jun 14, 2014 08:56 |  #7

Lovely shots Oscar.

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Jun 15, 2014 06:26 |  #8

Wonderful shots Oscar. Now that is an impressive tail.

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Jun 15, 2014 08:45 |  #9
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Thanks guys.

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Jun 15, 2014 16:01 |  #10
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One more.

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Jun 15, 2014 17:09 |  #11

wow. beautiful animal... and shots of it

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Jun 15, 2014 17:55 |  #12

Wow, what stunner and you captured it perfectly. Great work Oscar!

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Thanks venom.

Honored by your words Steve.

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