Western Birds....

pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
edited May 29, 2007 in Wildlife
So I went to Utah and left my long glass behind, not really expecting to shoot anything but landscapes.

Well, you really never know what is going to happen in the West.

I found this woodpecker in a suburban Denver backyard

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I found this little songbird - a Western Kingbird I believe

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And there are ravens everywhere out West, but not always this close up...

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Mike will be happy to know that I shot the raven with a 70-200mm lens - no long glass for it.
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Comments

  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2007
    The last shot bowdown.gif!
  • LCDLCD Registered Users Posts: 494 Major grins
    edited May 28, 2007
    Nice series! I agree with Ric, that last one is the best.

    I found several new birds when I was in CO last summer, not to mention a herd of deer! Looks like you enjoyed your trip!
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited May 29, 2007
    I am glad you liked the raven.

    I think it was hungry, as it sat not 6-8 feet from me as I shot with my 70-200. Here's another.

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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited May 29, 2007
    I love that last character. clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    William
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 29, 2007
    That last capture is marvlous PF. ylsuper.gif
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited May 29, 2007
    That raven is awesome and you are correct that one is a Western Kingbird. Great set!
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

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