Post your Bird Portraits (2)

avondale87 wrote in post #19425423
Steve this is really beautiful, bird and composition.
The stance can add so much to photos and this is one such time.

Beautiful & interesting bird. Very nicely composed

thanks Mike. Very much appreciated. I did think you'd like her

He's certainly entertained us and not just you Ltsed65.
This really is very nice. Colours, pose and detail.

Dennis one can't overlook that one. A beautiful photo of a very focused raptor. Awesome

Paul one can't say that's not a very well executed photo.
I find it a very appealing one. Fascinating bird

Certainly an attractive bird Mike. Quite a pose it's got there.
You've encapsulated all of that beauty in your photo very well.

Thank you kindly Richard.They certainly are unique. Happy trails.

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Great Blue Heron
Happy trails.

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paul katinas wrote in post #19425489
Thanks for the kindly compliment Mike and wonderful capture of the Tree Swallow.

Many thanks, Paul.

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

Gannets are coming back to Muriwai gannet colony in Auckland.

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and another couple

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Grey Fantail ~ Rhipidura albiscapa

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Richard

Wcube wrote in post #19425411
Northern Cardinal

Great setting, not just a bird on a stick.

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American Kestrel...

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red-breasted merganser
(from kayak)

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Lame-Duck wrote in post #19425385
Terry, they appear to be practicing for the upcoming duck Olympics!

Ha ha. I think the one on the right is letting them down. Thanks, LD. Your comments are always appreciated.

It's all about the light...
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Shortaction wrote in post #19425555
Sandhill Crane

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Fantastic close-up portrait, Shortaction! Beautifully done!

gaabnz wrote in post #19425562
and another couple

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Great series of Gannet shots, gaabnz! Very nicely photographed!

avondale87 wrote in post #19425563
Grey Fantail ~ Rhipidura albiscapa

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What a super nice shot of the Grey Fantail, Richard! Cool pose!

steveb108 wrote in post #19425575
Pileated Woodpecker

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Wonderful capture of this cool looking Pileated Woodpecker, Steve! Are they an unusual bird in your area?

LD, or Mike
Often mistaken, but never in doubt.

Sooty-headed bulbul

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