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[applecider]

Laughing gull on Cape Cod in late May, eating what I think are sand eels.

Don't know why but these gulls I like most I think are winged rats. Oh shot with the SL1 and 100-400ii.

 

[dpc]

Western meadowlark. I've always found it a very difficult bird to get close enough to to take a decent snap. This is the best I can do for now.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Western meadowlark. I've always found it a very difficult bird to get close enough to to take a decent snap. This is the best I can do for now.

Ah, but you've left out the best part - the song.

Jack

 

[dpc]

Western meadowlark. I've always found it a very difficult bird to get close enough to to take a decent snap. This is the best I can do for now.

Ah, but you've left out the best part - the song.

Jack

You're quite right, Jack. It'd be hard to find a bird with a more beautiful song.

 

[dpc]

Lesser scaup, I believe, but the female doesn't look quite right. Hmmmmmmm. Walking over to the lagoon to take a few avian photos, I stepped into two gopher holes in rapid succession with the same foot and turned my ankle over. I don't think I broke anything but I sure am sore, bruised and swollen. Rather than give up the shoot, I continued on my way, spent some time walking around the lagoon and then home again. A good half hour walk each way. Maybe not the smartest plan.

 

[dpc]

1. Male red-winged blackbird
2. Female yellow-headed blackbird

 

[Click]

Very nice series, dpc.

 

[Kerry B]

An arty grey headed shrike.

 

[Jack Douglas]

An arty grey headed shrike.

Lovely, nice pose and placement.

Jack

 

[dpc]

An arty grey headed shrike.

Arty, indeed! Very, very well done.

 

[Kerry B]

An arty grey headed shrike.

Lovely, nice pose and placement.

Jack

Thanks Jack

 

[Kerry B]

An arty grey headed shrike.

Arty, indeed! Very, very well done.

Thanks DPC

 

[dpc]

Very nice series, dpc.

Thanks, Click!

 

[Cog]

Hi dpc-
Your info says you're in Western Canada but the species of birds you're showing are exactly what I saw in Iowa. It's kind of cool.

 

[Cog]

 

[Jack Douglas]

Was he really that grumpy?

Jack

 

[Cog]

Was he really that grumpy?

Jack

Probably a little, after he didn't find enough food. He flew away a few minutes after that.

 

[Click]

Was he really that grumpy?

Jack

LOL He certainly looks grumpy. ;D


Nice shot, Cog.

 

[gh4photos]

keel-billed toucan, Costa Rica

I really like this bird. Nicely done, gh4photos.

Thanks so much, Click. I appreciate it.

 

[Cog]

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