Post your Bird Portraits (2)

K9Kirk wrote in post #19516916
Snowy Egret

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Outstanding low camera angle of this Snowy Egret, Kirk! Such a lovely shot!

Bill in Texas wrote in post #19516917

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2oyE​FPo Northern Parula by Bill_in_Texas, on Flickr

Stunning shot of the Northern Parula, Bill! I'm amazed how beautiful this bird is!

kd_reno wrote in post #19516918
Two views of a Black-headed Grosbeak.

Gallery photo:
posted by kd_reno originally in forum: Lens Sample Photo Archive

Gallery photo:
posted by kd_reno originally in forum: Lens Sample Photo Archive

Both are truly outstanding captures of the Black-headed Grosbeak, Ken! Great work!

Cog2020 wrote in post #19516936
Ruddy turnstone

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Incredibly nice shots of the Ruddy turnstone, Cog! That low camera angle can't be beat!

paul katinas wrote in post #19517113
Great Blue Heron catches a Frog
Happy trails

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I'm guessing you and the heron are pleased with this shot. The frog, not so much.

sogs wrote in post #19516859
Wonderful shot! Great background!

Many thanks, sogs. I really appreciate the kind words.

avondale87 wrote in post #19516789
thanks Mike, yes she's putting on her best
Thanks for your very kind comments. They are greatly appreciated

Mike that's a lovely bird and beautifully captured.
I love the stance. The bloom makes an interesting background

I do enjoy our scrub jays, Richard. They possess a lot of personality, and I love to just sit and watch them at play. Thank you so much for your thoughtful and encouraging compliment.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19517149
Both are truly outstanding captures of the Black-headed Grosbeak, Ken! Great work!

Thanks, Mike. It was nice of him to pose on an open branch. They can become almost invisible in the leaves.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19517145
Oh man, Richard...you capture these Superb Fairy Wrens in a terrific manner every time you post. I honestly love and enjoy all your shots of these amazing little wrens

Many thanks Mike for your kind comments.
It's pleasing to share and have others enjoy them

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19517145
Lovely capture, Pippan! This Rufous-banded Honeyeater is tack sharp.

These are both amazing looking birds, Pippan. Nice captures of them both!

Thanks for commenting LD.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19517145
What an amazing capture, Paul! Your success with birds and their prey is uncanny!

Beautiful capture of the hen Mallard, fotoi! The sharpness, the light, and the great color are all amazing!

Terrific capture of this beautiful American Goldfinch, Gene! Very nice work.

Lovely capture, Pippan! This Rufous-banded Honeyeater is tack sharp.

Wonderful capture of this Pileated Woodpecker, Matt!

Excellent capture of this beautiful Tree Swallow, sogs!

Oh man, Richard...you capture these Superb Fairy Wrens in a terrific manner every time you post. I honestly love and enjoy all your shots of these amazing little wrens.

Fantastic capture of this Green Heron, Jimmy! You really did a great job with this one.

Both these shots of the Yellow Warblers are truly nice captures. flurp!

These are both amazing looking birds, Pippan. Nice captures of them both!

Wonderful image of the Gilded Flicker, Tom! You certainly nailed this one!

Thank you for the kind words Mike. Happy trails.

kd_reno wrote in post #19517150
I'm guessing you and the heron are pleased with this shot. The frog, not so much.

Thank you kindly Ken. Happy trails.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19517145
Fantastic capture of this Green Heron, Jimmy! You really did a great job with this one.

Thanks, Mike...he was not fond of sharing his pond!

I think this is a male Superb Fairy Wren sporting his blue tail. Doesn't have the brown eye lore of the female.
Beak is brownish not black as in typical males
It gets confusing as both male and female can have blue tails with the male a more intense colour than female so I believe
Only males have highly coloured head and upper body