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I've not seen a Pheasant here yet, although I'll admit I haven't checked every page.

itsallart wrote in post #18280108
I love this forum, though I never shoot birds myself...well, let's say maybe rarely. I have a question: why would mother nature give a bird such a bright red eye? I assume the bird is not completely drunk
Being a wild bird, the red stands out for predators' convenience. Just thinking loudly Thanks.

It's something many of us wonder about. I have the book "Bird coloration" by G. Hill. It talks in great detail about the role of color to camouflage, attract mates, identify, signal, and so on. I read the whole book and still can't tell you why the grebe's eyes are red. There really is no general answer. Look at the variance of eye color in owls. Some are dark, some bright yellow. Why? Don't know.

not as cute as Jeffs little white job but it's the first leucistic bird I've spotted

Photo from sidknee's gallery.

And, is anyone going to express an opinion on what this is a cross breed between

Photo from sidknee's gallery.

Did a tour of the Wakulla River, just south of Tallahassee, FL.

I was severely outgunned on my tour by multiple people with Nikon D500/200-400mm, Canon 7Dii/100-400 and someone else even had what looked to be a Sony a77/18-135mm just to make me feel like I wasn't surrounded. LOL.

But seriously, this tour was fantastic and just an hour long. The guide was very knowledgeable, trying to help birding noobs like me identify different species of birds. If you are ever in the area, it is a cheap and easy way to get out in some swampy-type areas without getting dirty and without devoting a ton of time.

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dioladetus wrote in post #18280461

Oh wow! Even seeing a Goshawk is difficult enough (in the UK at least), but to get a shot like that...

Pondrader wrote in post #18279359
Lost my little hand raised Nuthatch buddy today, He was Goofin around in the bright sunlight and hit the house. Gona miss the little jerk

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That is so sad Jeff. Poor little bugger. Makes the photos even more special!

Northern Cardinals posing today!

Red-bellied woodpecker hanging around !

SJC from VT wrote in post #18280990
That is so sad Jeff. Poor little bugger. Makes the photos even more special!

Yes...He was a cool little dude Sandy.

PCousins wrote in post #18280733
A really Great shot.....It's good to see the 28-300L being used, I owned one for 3+ years and alway had such pleasing images using it. A very versatile lens. I only sold it because the tightening ring kept coming loose causing the lens to creep. After 2 repairs during my ownership, it put me off when it needed a repair for the 3rd time.

Would be nice to see Canon bring out a Version 2 model.

Thank you. I don't use mine often enough It is the best truly super zoom I've ever used. Liking it so much has me always
wondering about the 70-300 DO that never gets good reviews if I remember right.
I do think the 28-300mm is a great all around travel lens and did take it to Utah once.

Two different Barred Owls in the Kingston, Ontario area this weekend, the first awake, and the second just dozing in the morning sun

Black Capped Chickadee

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Chickadee

Nuthatch

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Nuthatch

Ta, mate