Catbird + repost

Gallery: AvianPosted May 25, 201268 views10 comments

This is what I call a cat bird, they have many sounds, but one does sound like a cat meowing... they are distinquished by the rusty spot under their tail! I enjoy them around my yard!

Taken with nikon d700 on tripod with 70-200mm 2.8 and teleconverter at 400mm... 1/200th at 5.6 iso at 1000

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 25, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Yes, this officially called the Gray Catbird - a member of the mimics and a close relative or mockingbirds and thrashers. They can be secretive so getting one out in the open like this is good. Exposure looks good and you've kept the plane of focus on the face for the most part. Compositionally I'd include more of the feeding platform - as cropped here it feels very cramped on the bottom.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 25, 2012 at 11:28 PM

Nice crisp image, Sally and I like the eye contact. I think I'd go for a bit more room above the bird if you have it.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 26, 2012 at 2:05 AM

I didn't know they went for black oil sunflower seeds... Very nice shot.

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on May 26, 2012 at 3:44 AM

Sally wish i had them around my yard,very good capture.

Keith.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 26, 2012 at 8:22 AM

A better head turn than my shot! I'm seeing so many of these this year flitting in and out on all the hedgerows along the roads. I like that you were able to include the rusty spot. Sharon

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on May 26, 2012 at 8:55 AM

Good feedback everyone.. I will go back and look at giving this little guy more room ............

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Comment posted by David Williams on May 26, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Tough to get these little guys out in the open, Sally. Must have been pretty hungry for you to get him like this......good job.

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on May 26, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Reposting to give this little guy a bit more room! Thanks everyone for your feedack.. more catbirds to come.. they are pretty friendly and accomodating for me to get some quick shots of them!

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 28, 2012 at 2:24 AM

Very sharp and detailed, Sally. Great look at this bird.

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Comment posted by May Haga on May 29, 2012 at 2:24 PM

Very nice image Sally. I can never get these guys out in the open. Look forward to more great shots.
May

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