Post your Bird Portraits (2)

Red-winged blackbird

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19353663
Very nice capture, Wayne!

Thank you. Right place at the right time.

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Hoary Redpoll from my brief time in northern Minnesota last week.

I realize this isn't the greatest image and that the twig appears to be growing out of the top of his head, but this is the first time I have ever seen this species - a true "lifer" for me.

Hopefully I will have more experiences with Hoary Redpolls in the future, and be able to capture better images.

Port Townsend, Washington
Keeping an eye on the Post Office

sidknee wrote in post #19353643

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2n7w​2LQ DSC09283-22-03-02-15-15-13 by Sid Simmons, on Flickr

European goldfinch

This is a great capture. beautiful soft background really helps highlight the colours of the goldfinch.

jimmy_racoon wrote in post #19353689
Wow-Beautiful crisp detail and color.
Wish we had those out here.
Well done

Thanks James, they are a lovely little bird to be sure, though there are quite a few you've got that I wish were over here too! cheers!

A Gouldian Finch. Was happy to just see these little guys in the wild let along get a half-way decent photo

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19353410
Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Lovely tiny bird in a typical inquisitive bird pose.
Sounds like they're not easy subjects to photo which makes this even more worthy.
Very nice

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19353008
Great shots of these two, Richard! Pop is barely clinging to the last of his beautiful blue color. But I like him just as much as when he was all prettied-up.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19353364
Two very nice captures, Richard! I'd love to see one of these guys in real life, just to understand how large they really are. Definitely interesting looking birds.

Many thanks Mike for your kind comments. Yes the male wrens are still attractive and intriguing in this state

I'm sure many bird enthusiast would love to see those Wattlebirds in real life.
They are intriguing, colourful birds with character to boot

clipper_from_oz wrote in post #19353146
Pied Heron shot with RF600 f4

Awesome.
A very beautiful Heron. Lovely colours and details.

jimmy_racoon wrote in post #19353252
black capped chickadee

Really love these chickadees and your photo makes it easy to appreciate what a lovely little bird they are.
Very nicely composed

BlueTraveler wrote in post #19353284
Northern Mockingbird

Mike I'm not sure how you could better that.
Beautiful. Details and composition are very nice.

realairlight wrote in post #19353302
First time see this bird. IMHO, they look better without wattles
Thanks for sharing.

They look better in the real as you see their actions, especially when they lift their head and strike up a tune. Also flitting about.
Some poses don't do them justice.

sidknee wrote in post #19353314
Eurasian bullfinch, male

Sid this is a very nicely captured finch.
Love it's handsome pose.
Very striking photo.

medmonds wrote in post #19353804
A Gouldian Finch. Was happy to just see these little guys in the wild let along get a half-way decent photo

Magnificent photo Medmonds.
Certainly much more than ½ decent.
Thanks for sharing one of Australia's most beautiful birds

After the lovin’ (see previous POST 19353637 )

kenyc wrote in post #19353502
Wow, gotta wonder how you got that shot?

Kenny, the nest was located in close proximity to an observation deck.
Happy trails

Juvenile Bald Eagles
Its been a rough season for nesting Owls and Bald Eagles around here.
Many reports of fatalities caused by communities using Rat poison to eradicate their rodent problems.
We were relieved to report this pair of juvenile Eagles appear to be doing fine.
Happy trails.

Torresian (aka Pied) Imperial-pigeon. These large pigeons will soon be heading back to their dry season refuges in Papua New Guinea and Eastern Indonesia, so I thought I'd post a picture of one before they go. While here in northern Australia they gorge themselves on Carpentaria Palm and other fruits, and breed.

Photo from Pippan's gallery.
Image hosted by forum (1148516)

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19353662

steveb108 wrote in post #19353486
Mike, this is a very sharp and well composed portrait of a difficult-to-nail subject. Well done!

Thank you so much, Steve! When you say, "a difficult-to-nail subject," you are 100% correct. My arms were plumb worn out from holding up the camera, and chasing him all over the tree. This is the only image that I kept.

Then it's an A for perseverance as well!