A bit of color

MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
edited July 21, 2009 in Wildlife
Blue Grosbeak
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I never had noticed the bi-colored bill of these guys.

Painted Bunting
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All of these are from the Javelina Ranch, a different blind that is right on a resaca, except for the first painted bunting which is from the Weaver Ranch. There is an old working windmill at the Javelina Ranch blind where I shot these grosbeaks and buntings that actually pumps water into the resaca to keep water there; otherwise, it would just dry up I think.
Stephen
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2009
    Excellent series Stephen, and a beautiful subject clap.gif

    Dan
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2009
    Showoff! With your fancy suited birdies!wings.gif

    Really nice, Stephen.thumb.gif
  • PeterD-2009PeterD-2009 Registered Users Posts: 618 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2009
    What a great series there Stephen. Wish our Buntings were as colourful (sorry colorful:D ). Just love #3 with that beautiful reflection. Superb set, well doneclap.gif
    Cheers

    Peter

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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2009
    dlplumer wrote:
    Excellent series Stephen, and a beautiful subject clap.gif

    Dan

    Thanks Dan. I just wish they weren't so shy, but when you are that colorful I suppose you have to be or every Cooper's or Sharp-shinned hawk would be after you not to mention bobcats, coyotes and snakes.
    Stephen
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  • Bud1880Bud1880 Registered Users Posts: 500 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2009
    Love that first shot of the blue grosbeak but the last shot of the painted bunting on the deadwood is my favorite. Glad you were finally able to get one away from the curb. :D Too bad you had to drive 9 hours to get it. Looks like time and money well spent though Stephen. I expect you still have a lot to share yet, looking forward to it.

    Bud
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2009
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Showoff! With your fancy suited birdies!wings.gif

    Really nice, Stephen.thumb.gif

    Sorry with birds this colorful I have to show off. :D Thanks for the comment.
    Stephen
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    PeterD-2009 wrote:
    What a great series there Stephen. Wish our Buntings were as colourful (sorry colorful:D ). Just love #3 with that beautiful reflection. Superb set, well doneclap.gif

    Thanks so much PeterD.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    I haven't seen this bird before. It is very beautiful. Great shooting as always Stephen clap.gif
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  • Mark EdellMark Edell Registered Users Posts: 672 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2009
    wow, how cool is that! I have never seen blue ones before.
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2009
    Bud1880 wrote:
    Love that fairst shot of the blue grosbeak but the last shot of the painted bunting on the deadwood is my favorite. Glad you were finally able to get one away from the curb. :D Too bad you had to drive 9 hours to get it. Looks like time and money well spent though Stephen. I expect you still have a lot to share yet, looking forward to it.

    Bud

    Thanks Bud, and yes, I finally got one in more natural, wild, environment, not one that was so suburban. And much more to share....
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • LightPlane PhotoLightPlane Photo Registered Users Posts: 36 Big grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    Wow... Very pretty!
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    Cool shots Stephen! Love the painted bunting shots!
    Glenn

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  • MarcyMarcy Registered Users Posts: 189 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    great colors - I saw one of the buntings at Palo Duro but could not get close enough for a decent shot-
    yours are spectacular
  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    Those are some wild looking colors. Look like a tagger got hold of them rolleyes1.gif Nice shooting thumb.gif
    Dan

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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited July 21, 2009
    LightPlane Photo wrote:
    Wow... Very pretty!

    Thanks for looking and commenting

    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Cool shots Stephen! Love the painted bunting shots!

    Thanks Glenn. I was thrilled with all the color I saw down in the Valley this year. However, the shorebirds were very thin this year out on the island.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

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