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Bobolinks In Breeding Colors

Discussion in 'Birds' started by jfenton, May 17, 2005.

  1. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    More and more of these (my favorite bird) are migrating through and although they are spooky, I managed a few decent long distance shots last evening...

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    jfenton, May 17, 2005
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  2. Leigh

    Leigh

    8,677
    Feb 19, 2005
    Alabama
    All nice shots...So sharp...but that first one has to be my favorite! Very interesting colors...how do their colors look when they aren't breeding?
     
    Leigh, May 17, 2005
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  3. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Hi Leigh

    These guys pretty much look like a combination starling / grackle after breeding colors go away.
     
    jfenton, May 17, 2005
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  4. HarryB

    HarryB

    5,525
    Jan 28, 2005
    Viera, Florida
    Great shots Jim. Outstanding detail.
     
    HarryB, May 17, 2005
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  5. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Thanks Harry....

    Each of the birds I shot were marked a little different. Some of them are so mottled at the moment that they look like they've got mold growing all over the darker portions of them.
     
    jfenton, May 17, 2005
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  6. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Great shots, interesting markings and also very interesting how large their feet are relative to their body size???!!!!
     
    TOLady, May 17, 2005
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  7. GeeJay

    GeeJay

    3,479
    Jan 26, 2005
    Florida
    Hi Jim,
    I always feel like I'm there with your birds and animals. You do wonderful work,

    Thanks for these birds,

    Gaye
     
    GeeJay, May 17, 2005
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  8. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Sandi

    Hi Sandi...

    It's interesting that you noted this about their feet because to be honest...I just noticed it when I was posting these.
     
    jfenton, May 17, 2005
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  9. jfenton

    jfenton

    4,506
    Jan 26, 2005
    Haverhill, MA
    Gaye

    Thanks for the nice comments. I guess they come out nice cause I love seeing them out in their natural environment away from people and I shoot them exactly as I see them :)
     
    jfenton, May 17, 2005
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  10. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    WOW, I can see why this is your favorite bird!! Nice shots!! :D :D :D
     
    PhotoDawg, May 17, 2005
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  11. drueter

    drueter

    963
    Apr 24, 2005
    Southeast Texas
    Great shots as usual, Jim! Very sharp and detailed of a beautiful bird!
     
    drueter, May 17, 2005
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  12. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    31,517
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Jim, your bird shots are always amazing. These little guys really have some long feet and nails. Wonderful color and clarity to all these image. Well done.
     
    greyflash, May 17, 2005
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  13. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Wow Jim. I missed this one first time around.

    Excellent shots, as usual. 8)
     
    Flew, May 18, 2005
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  14. Rob G.

    Rob G. Guest

    Excellent shots :eek:
     
    Rob G., May 18, 2005
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  15. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,192
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    awesome, especially the second one. These guys are really hard to shoot, they pop in and out of the tall grass...I love them too...!
     
    jczinn, May 20, 2005
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