Red Breasted Sap Sucker

ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
edited March 11, 2010 in Wildlife
These pretty birds seem to really like one tree in particular in our yard. The lower trunk is black from all the sap running down from all the little holes they drill. I don't have a "birding" lens, so I got as close as I could with my 70-200 f/4 L IS before it scooted away from me.

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Elaine

Comments and constructive critique always welcome!

Elaine Heasley Photography

Comments

  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2010
    Looks like you got plenty close enough. 70-200mm is a good tool for that. Just have to work a little harder.
    I have tried to get one of these guys and not been successful. My hat is off to you.
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  • deb22deb22 Registered Users Posts: 428 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2010
    Red Breasted What?
    WOW!!! That is very good detail for that lens.clap.gif I LOVE that background it compliments the bird wonderfully.We don't even get those up here in northern Alberta, this is my first time viewing this pretty bird.:cry THANKS FOR THE PEEK.http://wildalberta.smugmug.com
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2010
    Very nice capture, good details, comp and color. clap.gif The eyes standout and there's some nice catch light in it also.
    Harry
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  • ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2010
    Hey, thanks, all! Really appreciate the comments!
    Elaine

    Comments and constructive critique always welcome!

    Elaine Heasley Photography
  • fool4thecityfool4thecity Registered Users Posts: 632 Major grins
    edited March 11, 2010
    They don't stay still too long. Nice capture!
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