Post your Bird Portraits (2)

didgit wrote in post #19516358
Juvenile robin.
Sooc with a little crop.

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Very nice, sharp shot of the Robin juvie, didgit! This little guy stands out nicely from the background.

avondale87 wrote in post #19516363
female Superb Fairy Wren

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Wow, Richard...you are getting some wonderful captures of the Superb Fairy Wrens. This shot is truly a beauty! She looks like she is giving you her best possible pose. I think she is a bit of a show off.

K9Kirk wrote in post #19516402
Roseate Spoonbill @ Lake Myakka.

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This shot is absolutely super, Kirk! The sharpness and colors are A-Number-1!

K9Kirk wrote in post #19516403
Tricolored Heron @ Robinson Preserve.

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I love the way you composed the shot, Kirk! This pose of the Tricolored Heron looking back with it's neck twisted is really cool looking. It's perfectly exposed and tack sharp.

fotoi wrote in post #19516415
Drake Mallard

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Lovely drake mallard capture, fotoi! Excellent sharpness and color!

SYS wrote in post #19516462
Common Grackle, Female

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Outstanding capture, and excellent composition, SYS! I really like one.

Weja wrote in post #19516490
Pheasant male

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Weja

Wow...what an eye pleasing shot, Jan! It is so nicely composed!

Jorgac wrote in post #19516543
Three-banded plover

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Wonderful capture of the Three-banded Plover, Charles! Love the low camera angle.

paul katinas wrote in post #19516334
Nice capture Mike.

Thank you very much, Paul.

fotoi wrote in post #19516369
Great shot, Mike!

Many thanks, fotoi.

Portrait of a reddish egret.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19516580
Very nice, sharp shot of the Robin juvie, didgit! This little guy stands out nicely from the background.

Wow, Richard...you are getting some wonderful captures of the Superb Fairy Wrens. This shot is truly a beauty! She looks like she is giving you her best possible pose. I think she is a bit of a show off.

This shot is absolutely super, Kirk! The sharpness and colors are A-Number-1!

I love the way you composed the shot, Kirk! This pose of the Tricolored Heron looking back with it's neck twisted is really cool looking. It's perfectly exposed and tack sharp.

Lovely drake mallard capture, fotoi! Excellent sharpness and color!

Outstanding capture, and excellent composition, SYS! I really like one.

Wow...what an eye pleasing shot, Jan! It is so nicely composed!

Wonderful capture of the Three-banded Plover, Charles! Love the low camera angle.

Thank you, Mike.

RW123 wrote in post #19516258
wood duck mates -- shot at the Bellevue Botanical Garden

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Nice reflection

realairlight wrote in post #19516263
Warning: long post!

Nesting process of a male Golden-backed weaver

1. Carefully selects a perfect location which is near to school, supermarket and transportation

2. Sets the foundation for a cozy home. He begins the intricate process of weaving the first string of its nest, which will serve as the cornerstone for a safe and snug abode.

3. Some more

4. Building the perfect fit.
He constructs the first framework of its nest, starting with a carefully woven ring. The size of the ring is a key indicator of the bird's desired home size and sets the stage for the rest of the nest-building process.

5.Quality assurance check!
He conducts strength tests on its nest anytime, ensuring that it's sturdy enough to withstand the weight of eggs and chicks.


6.Taking shape!
His nest is starting to take on its distinctive shape. It's amazing to see how the nest gradually transforms from a simple ring to a complex structure.


Above: It's hard to believe, but this complex nest is the result of just two hours of tireless work by the Asian golden-backed weaver.

7. Welcome to the city of weavers!

That's a very nice series.

edmidlifecrisis wrote in post #19516583
Portrait of a reddish egret.

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Nice close-up

Capn Jack wrote in post #19516598
Nice reflection

Thanks Capn !

Back at the refuge this afternoon for a short bit, managed to get a few snaps.

edmidlifecrisis wrote in post #19516583
Portrait of a reddish egret.

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Great pose and nice background!

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19516580
Very nice, sharp shot of the Robin juvie, didgit! This little guy stands out nicely from the background.

Wow, Richard...you are getting some wonderful captures of the Superb Fairy Wrens. This shot is truly a beauty! She looks like she is giving you her best possible pose. I think she is a bit of a show off.

This shot is absolutely super, Kirk! The sharpness and colors are A-Number-1!

I love the way you composed the shot, Kirk! This pose of the Tricolored Heron looking back with it's neck twisted is really cool looking. It's perfectly exposed and tack sharp.

Lovely drake mallard capture, fotoi! Excellent sharpness and color!

Outstanding capture, and excellent composition, SYS! I really like one.

Wow...what an eye pleasing shot, Jan! It is so nicely composed!

Wonderful capture of the Three-banded Plover, Charles! Love the low camera angle.

Thank you, Mike.

kd_reno wrote in post #19515779
Thanks!
Here's a Gray. As anyone can see, it's a totally different bird. Actually, they're easier to ID in the field based on the way they move their tails.

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Gray Flycatcher] by Ken Drozd on Flickr.

As you know, many times, two close species whose photo is not cut and dry, can only be determined by the action or call of the bird.

mallard hen with ducklings

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Hammy74 wrote in post #19515882
Killdeer

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Nicely done!

paul katinas wrote in post #19515880
Sandhill Crane (Juvenile)
Happy trails.

Great close-up! I saw my first Sandhill Crane today. It's a super rarity over here. There's a pair that have been nesting nearby the last few years. They're about 200 yds away in the reeds. The call is prehistoric. I was only able to get a shot that you can tell what it is. Still a thrill.

RW123 wrote in post #19515936
a blue tree swallow

Nice one!

Pippan wrote in post #19515987
Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula concinna) at Hardies Lagoon, east of Darwin, today.

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Very nice! I've never heard of one!

K9Kirk wrote in post #19515997
Reddish Egret

Beautiful captures!

jimmy_racoon wrote in post #19515999
mallard family

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2oyx​hMq mallard family by James Stewart, on Flickr

Love those family photos! Great shot!

fotoi wrote in post #19516025
Wood duck

Great capture!

sogs wrote in post #19516627
Nicely done!

Great close-up! I saw my first Sandhill Crane today. It's a super rarity over here. There's a pair that have been nesting nearby the last few years. They're about 200 yds away in the reeds. The call is prehistoric. I was only able to get a shot that you can tell what it is. Still a thrill.

Nice one!

Very nice! I've never heard of one!

Beautiful captures!

Love those family photos! Great shot!

Great capture!

Thanks, sogs.