Orange Chat

Gallery: AvianPosted October 14, 2013306 views16 comments

After a good season in the inland the chats (Orange and Crimson) can breed in large numbers. We encountered a small valley where many pairs of both species had nests. They were not the least concerned at our presence.

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cheers
Rob

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16 comments

Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on October 14, 2013 at 7:22 AM

What a beautiful bird and image, Rob.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on October 14, 2013 at 7:55 AM

Stellar image. The caterpillar puts it over the top.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on October 14, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Very nice image. I like the pose and of course the meal in the beak is an added bonus. Nice perch with a pleasing background. Can't ask for more.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on October 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Sweet shot, Rob. Perfect comp, exposure and detail. Nice work!

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 14, 2013 at 12:05 PM

Ouch... another gem

, Hans

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 14, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Great job on exposing that bright yellow-orange color, Rob. Excellent composition as well.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on October 14, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Another beauty from a most productive trip.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 14, 2013 at 8:13 PM

Amazing image - you continue to astound and impress with your finds. The food in the bill puts this one over the top

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Comment posted by Greg Oakley on October 14, 2013 at 9:13 PM

You're on fire Rob! This is simply awesome

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on October 14, 2013 at 11:11 PM

Outstanding as Always,
Well Done Rob . . .

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on October 15, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Beautiful bird and a nice shot. Well done.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on October 16, 2013 at 8:16 PM

So beautiful, the composition, the pose, the light, the colors, the background.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on October 24, 2013 at 6:11 AM

Another beauty from you! Congrats on the very we'll deserved pick...you've posted so many winners here this week! Sharon

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Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on October 31, 2013 at 3:04 AM

Goodness- that is sweet

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on October 31, 2013 at 6:16 AM

stunning shot Rob.
wonderfully vibrant colours and the grub in its beak adds interest.
perch and BG work well too.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 5, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Love it - vibrant colours, great pose and head-turn, prey in the beak, bright eye, nice perch and sweet BG.
Nothing more to wish for ! - excellent!
Sandy

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