May 31, 2007 06:41 | #1
I felt sorry for this young guy. I found him sitting in the trees all alone and looking like he had no idea what to do next. I got fairly close without him moving. He was still there when I left. I like his hair do. He is quite large, a little larger than a robin. Regards, Joe Canon 5D MII, Canon 1D MK4, Canon EF 24-105 L IS USM, Canon EF 17-40 L USM, Canon EF 300mm f2.8 L IS USM, Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS L, Canon 430EX, 580EX II, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG macro,
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davewalters Senior Member 458 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2006 Location: Account inactive please delete More info | May 31, 2007 08:02 | #2 Difficult to say but perhaps a Common Grackle?
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canonloader Cream of the Crop  More info | May 31, 2007 09:02 | #3 Very nice shot Joe. It could be a Grackle, but after staring at this picture for awile, it almost looks like it could be a cowbird. That ear patch looks familiar, and the pattern of feathers on the shoulders. Not sure though. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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davewalters Senior Member 458 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2006 Location: Account inactive please delete More info | May 31, 2007 10:36 | #4 I always get Cowbirds and Grackles confused - Mitch is probably right as he's seen both species I think, I haven't
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canonloader Cream of the Crop More info | May 31, 2007 14:00 | #5 It's really hard to tell. What made me think cowbird is the head looks like it's just starting to turn brown. But, it's really just a guess. The bare skin by the eyes is throwing me off. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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amtphoto Member 88 posts Joined Aug 2005 Location: U.S.A. More info | May 31, 2007 19:59 | #6 Could be a baby Common Myna, but I could be wrong. Nature Photography: Get out more.
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howzitboy Goldmember 2,948 posts Joined May 2007 Location: Hawaii More info | May 31, 2007 21:09 | #7 most mynahs ive seen have only yellow beaks that are smooth and waxy. http://onehourwedding.blogspot.com/
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