Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #17545005
Great set Steve, detail, poses, it's all good. You're sure right about their singing, I don't think there are many that have such beautiful songs and a lot of them too. They showed up here a week or so ago.
Grand set!
Many thanks as always Bret! I know you and I both appreciate the arrival and many songs these guys bring along.
Thank you chillpons!
CDMOOSE wrote in post #17545062
Excellent shots, Steve. These are gorgeous birds and you have done them credit.
Very kindly compliments Al and it's certainly always appreciated!
Thanks Mag! Glad you liked them.
Thank you Peter for your always generous comments!
ardeekay wrote in post #17545131
Superb shots, my friend. Love the composition, too. Remember these growing up in N. Illinois but have yet to see any in Peoria area.
Interesting how they're sometimes hit or miss in certain areas isn't it Rog. As always my friend, your generous comments are warmly received.
Many thanks again John!
Thanks for your comment Dave!
txcanon wrote in post #17545427
Very envious Steve, as these guys always elude me. Nice and sharp with excellent detail! What camera/lens combo did you use here?
Always happy to hear from you Brad and always with such nice comments.
Funny how we all have our nemesis birds don't we....luckily for me these are not on my list 
All of these were captured with the Nikon D800 and 600/f4.
Always appreciate your comments Red!
coopert wrote in post #17545555
Those are terrific, well done, and I'm jealous. "My" catbirds aren't too shy, but always seem to perch behind leaves/branches, or in half bright sun-half deep shade and I can't get decent pictures. Obviously the bird's fault, not the photographer's...
LOL coopert, I'm glad someone else knows that all failures are due to the bird 
Thanks so much for your generous and kind comments.
Wallace River wrote in post #17545627
OK, the title should have been "A lesson in clarity and crispness". Wow, these are beautiful Steve. They haven't showed up here yet, but our snow is almost all gone so likely soon.
Wow Ian, such glowing compliments I think I'm going to blush.....OK, I'm over it 
All the thanks I can muster for your continuing support and comments my friend. Here's hoping you're swamped with Catbirds soon.
butterfly2937 wrote in post #17545644
Fantastic set and definitely a favorite of mine. I have not seen any yet but it should not be too much longer. This is a gorgeous series you did a beautiful job of capturing this bird.
Mighty kind Carol and always nice to hear from you too!
As with Ian, I hope you too are soon covered up with Catbirds and their songs.