Post your Bird Portraits (2)

Melissa6 wrote in post #19271152
Northern Gannet Portrait.

This was my first time seeing a gannet up close. They were landing at the edge of the viewing area the whole time I was there (Cape St. Mary's), which I've never witnessed before.

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Northern Gannet Portrait] by Melissa McCarthy on Flickr

Oh, that is quite the bird, captured in excellent detail. I can't stop looking at it!

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Juvenile eastern bluebird

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It was a very hot (90f or 32c) day, so they didn't mind sharing

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Lame-Duck wrote in post #19270924
Terrific series, James...beautifully captured!

Thanks so much, Mike
Such a treat to observe!

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House Sparrow

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Time waits for no one!

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Melissa6 wrote in post #19271152
Northern Gannet Portrait.

This was my first time seeing a gannet up close. They were landing at the edge of the viewing area the whole time I was there (Cape St. Mary's), which I've never witnessed before.

IMAGE LINK: https://www.flickr.com …1375759681/in/d​ateposted/
Northern Gannet Portrait] by Melissa McCarthy on Flickr

Awesome shot, Melissa! Very attractive.

fotoi wrote in post #19271177
A Wigeon.

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Gorgeous drake wigeon portrait, fotoi! Very nice sharpness, plus the lighting is great.

Bill in Texas wrote in post #19271192
Juvenile eastern bluebird

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Terrific shot of this scruffy looking juvenile eastern bluebird, Bill!

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gret egret

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Apricane wrote in post #19271155
Oh, that is quite the bird, captured in excellent detail. I can't stop looking at it!

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19271280
Awesome shot, Melissa! Very attractive.

Thanks, Apricane and Mike. They are stunning birds.

Melissa