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May 07, 2007 16:29 |  #1

This mockingbird is almost tame compared to most of the breed. I have stepped out on the deck and taken shots of this bird from a distance of less than eight feet on several occasions. Fearless! (the bird, not me... I'm leery of anything with talons and no fear of man...)


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May 07, 2007 16:55 |  #2

I'd be worried about that 'peck your eye out' beak. Very nice shot VI.


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May 07, 2007 17:15 |  #3

He's a stunner, how long before we see some hand feeding??


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May 07, 2007 19:21 |  #4

Nice close-up!
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May 07, 2007 19:41 |  #5

First time I've actually seen one close up. I usually just see them sitting on buildings & attacking crows (or other MB's). Nice detail!


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May 08, 2007 06:34 |  #6

Outstanding portrait. Super sharp with great details and beautiful bokeh. Very well done indeed. :-)


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May 08, 2007 06:37 |  #7

Good bg and shot!


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May 08, 2007 06:58 |  #8

Thanks, folks... but this is too easy. This bird has more patience than any photographer deserves.


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May 08, 2007 07:18 |  #9

If you get tired of snapping his picture, send him this way. Nice capture.


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May 08, 2007 09:14 |  #10

That's a super close-up. I find mockingbirds to be rather curious and good-natured, but I've never been that close to one.


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May 08, 2007 09:16 |  #11

Great shot excellent close up
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