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House Sparrow.

Adult Herring gull

Great Black-backed Gull. Largest Gull in the world.

I like my juvenile Herring gulls the same way I like my whisky...

sidknee wrote in post #19238258
great tit

Always love these little beauties.
Beautiful composition.

Bill in Texas wrote in post #19238286

Unusual and beautiful bird.
Nice composition with it off to the side seemingly focused on something important

steveb108 wrote in post #19238380
Though there seem to be occasional reports of Summer Tanagers each summer, eBird continues to refer to them as rare visitors for Maryland.

Brilliant in every way
Magnificent bird. You've captured that very nicely

Scrumhalf wrote in post #19238055

Really lovely series.
Whilst the Oriole is my favourite, they are all excellent and show the beauty of each bird very nicely.

kd_reno wrote in post #19237603
Blue Grosbeak

They sure are lovely birds.
Beautiful composition and pose. It looks very nice in that setting

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19237713
That's a beauty, Richard! Great capture!
What an absolutely adorable shot, Richard! I love it.a

Thanks Mike for your kind comments. Much appreciated

CyberCat wrote in post #19238463
Black redstart couple living in my garden

These are both beautiful.
Lovely poses and details
You did very well to get these on same perch.

BirdsofBC wrote in post #19238461

Wow. You captured that moment so beautifully.
Very nicely composed in a lovely natural setting.
Such a lovely photo.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19238539
What a cool looking shot, Richard! Very nice photography.

Strikingly gorgeous bird, and a beautiful capture, Steve!

What a fantastic capture, Steve! Because of it's white eyes, and it's mouth being open...this vireo looks like it's smiling. or at least happy.

Gorgeous capture of this beautiful whistling duck, Mikeivan!

Beautiful shot of this drake wigeon, fotoi!

Thank you, Mike.

Female Mallard with her two ducklings

green heron

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Lame-Duck wrote in post #19238539

steveb108 wrote in post #19238380
Though there seem to be occasional reports of Summer Tanagers each summer, eBird continues to refer to them as rare visitors for Maryland.

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Strikingly gorgeous bird, and a beautiful capture, Steve!

steveb108 wrote in post #19238446
White-eyed Vireo

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What a fantastic capture, Steve! Because of it's white eyes, and it's mouth being open...this vireo looks like it's smiling. or at least happy.

Thanks so much for your comments, Mike! I saw the Tanager on my first stop and the Vireo on the 2nd...I went home very contented. ☺

avondale87 wrote in post #19238565

steveb108 wrote in post #19238380
Though there seem to be occasional reports of Summer Tanagers each summer, eBird continues to refer to them as rare visitors for Maryland.

Brilliant in every way
Magnificent bird. You've captured that very nicely

Richard, thanks for your very kind and encouraging comments!

kd_reno wrote in post #19238401

steveb108 wrote in post #19238380
Though there seem to be occasional reports of Summer Tanagers each summer, eBird continues to refer to them as rare visitors for Maryland.

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Nice shot. Sometimes eBird flags a bird as are if the sighting is just outside its normal rage or a little bit early/late if its a seasonal bird. But sometimes the flags are just baffling.

Thanks for your comments, Ken! Hope you didn't think I was being critical. The experts at eBird have a tough job, but do an excellent job in my estimation.

gossamer88 wrote in post #19238478
Awesome detail! That lens is on my shortlist but will wait when it appears used, for now my 100-400 II will do...

Thanks. I just rented it for a week, so my 100-400 will do for a while too. But the 100-500 does take the 1.4 very well, and 700mm is nice.

avondale87 wrote in post #19238565
Always love these little beauties.
Beautiful composition.

Unusual and beautiful bird.
Nice composition with it off to the side seemingly focused on something important

Brilliant in every way
Magnificent bird. You've captured that very nicely

Really lovely series.
Whilst the Oriole is my favourite, they are all excellent and show the beauty of each bird very nicely.

They sure are lovely birds.
Beautiful composition and pose. It looks very nice in that setting

Thanks Mike for your kind comments. Much appreciated

These are both beautiful.
Lovely poses and details
You did very well to get these on same perch.

Wow. You captured that moment so beautifully.
Very nicely composed in a lovely natural setting.
Such a lovely photo.

Thanks, Richard. I appreciate the comment.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19238576
Female Mallard with her two ducklings

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This is a lovely image, Mike. The ducklings are especially eye-catching. I've never really paid attention to Mallards and their offspring before, but I will now.