Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch

Gallery: AvianPosted March 6, 2013221 views8 comments

Olympus E5, ZD300 2.8, 2xTC, ISO100, f5.7, 1/640 resting on vehicle window

These guys are hard to find and harder to capture. Found a small group about 2 weeks ago foraging along one of my regular roads on this rocky area. I actually got quite a few shots that were decent, but like the coloring and detail on this one. They were getting any seeds they could find and stayed for a bit.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Peter Cross on March 6, 2013 at 1:05 AM

It gave you a nice pose and you got some really great detail and colors. I've heard these are real birds but have not been able to actually see one in the wild. And you got to just drive up and see them. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by danny hancock on March 6, 2013 at 7:38 AM

love the detail in this guy. you're right-you nailed the colors. is this FF? maybe add to the bottom and some of the top if possible.

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on March 6, 2013 at 9:12 AM

What a beautiful bird, and so well captured. Never have had a chance to see any of the Rosy-Finches. I love that rosy blush along the flanks.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 6, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Gorgeous, Dave. Wonderful detail and I like the habitat.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 6, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Good detail and pose. I like the bits of ice hanging from the beak; it lends such a nice touch of reality.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

I agree Dave - great detail and setting

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on March 7, 2013 at 6:38 AM

Love the colors and the fine detail on the Finch. I like the rocky habitat.

Ray

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 7, 2013 at 10:12 AM

What an interesting color variation in this finch. Nice job in getting this shot, way to go.

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