revup67 the photos you share are great! (that does not mean the photographs you do not share are not...)Krob78 said:Not only can I not say Phainopepla 5 times, I can hardly say it one! I've never seen this bird before, I need too though! Really nice Rev!revup67 said:Nonac..love that cardinal shot..excellent !
Here's my first capture of a Phainopepla (<say that 5x fast
Phainopepla by Revup67, on Flickr
What was cool about this event is a fellow birder had his iPhone. we quickly ID'd the bird, looked him up on Birdseye and started the bird call. The bird actually began responding and creating a conversation of sorts with the iPhone. He was intrigued enough so he also flew closer to our location so we could get up close shots..it was incredible to witness this as I had not before.
It looks like the common/Eurasian/river kingfisher.serendipidy said:sunyeh said:7d + 70-300L
Beautiful! Is that some type of kingfisher or bee-eater?
steven kessel said:Red Tailed Hawk. Photographed this past week with my 5D Mark iii, 100-400 4.5-5.6 L IS, ISO 640. Cropped, brightened, contrast increased slightly and shadows lightened slightly for effect.