Brown Thrasher III

Gallery: AvianPosted July 15, 2010361 views26 comments

Canon 7D With EF 500mm F4 and 1.4 tc
1/1000 sec, F 7.1, ISO 400 From Bean Bag

I have been watching this thrasher for a week and it has a pattern that involves perching on the perch in the picture. Apparently the bird is tending to a nest. What I noticed is that the thrasher brings several bugs back each trip.

Enjoy!

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 15, 2010 at 9:14 PM

Nice job with what is (for me, at least!) a really tough bird to capture well! The head turn and lunch are bonus!

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on July 15, 2010 at 9:24 PM

Gotta Love it!! Now if we could only find the nest and the chicks...

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Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on July 15, 2010 at 11:04 PM

Really nice! I love the pose and perch. A very nice background as well. Good choice of comp.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 15, 2010 at 11:13 PM

I like this species and haven't got anything this nice thus far. Lucky you getting him out in the open on a good perch. Looks good..

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on July 15, 2010 at 11:28 PM

Pose, head-turn, perch, background all good - and the prey is a great bonus.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on July 16, 2010 at 2:35 AM

Beautiful shot, Michael ! like the pose if the bird, great detail

Mauro

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on July 16, 2010 at 4:53 AM

Classic!

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 16, 2010 at 5:41 AM

Nice detail, head turn and behaviour Michael lovely shot

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 16, 2010 at 10:47 AM

very nice Thrasher shot Michael! The mouthful of food is always nice, but also like the head angle you captured here.

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Comment posted by David Sparks on July 16, 2010 at 12:44 PM

Oh! My! That is a wonderful thrasher shot.

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Comment posted by Darren McKenna on July 16, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Wonderful shot of this elusive species, the bug is an added bonus.

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Comment posted by May Haga on July 16, 2010 at 6:33 PM

How great to get this guy out in the open, on a nice perch with his legs spread and a bug in his mouth. Oh yes, a nice background. Doesn't get much better than that.
May

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 16, 2010 at 6:45 PM

The best image I've seen of this species, congrats Michael

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on July 17, 2010 at 11:14 AM

Michael,

First, big congrats on getting this species out in the open with a great, clear view.

Love the food in the bill, the wonderful colors, background and fine look at the eye. This is an excellent thrasher image.

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on July 17, 2010 at 11:53 AM

Perfect!!!!!!

Superb work.

Peter

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on July 17, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Excellent detail; natural color; minimalist setting. Well done.

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Comment posted by David E Lester on July 18, 2010 at 10:35 AM

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on July 20, 2010 at 6:49 PM

Fantastic image in every way. Don't you love that they are creatures of habit.
Congrats on the EP.

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on July 20, 2010 at 8:28 PM

Beautiful Michael, great catch, especially with that bug. Congrats on the weekly pick!!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 21, 2010 at 12:34 AM

Excellent!
Congrats on the EP!

Sandy r

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Comment posted by KC Choo on July 21, 2010 at 6:41 AM

Congrats on the EP! Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on July 21, 2010 at 12:11 PM

Michael,
perfect in every aspect. Congrats on EP!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 21, 2010 at 6:34 PM

Congrats Michael

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Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on July 22, 2010 at 1:05 AM

Well done Michael, especially the unmistakable Thrasher eye!

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on July 24, 2010 at 4:53 PM

Excellent sharp details. Congrats on the EP!!

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on July 25, 2010 at 7:25 PM

I missed this one Michael - glad I caught it now. A wonderful thrasher image and big congrats on the WP!

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