Rusty Blackbird I

Gallery: AvianPosted June 14, 201564 views4 comments

Canon 1D-X, 500mmf4 + 1.4 TC, handheld
f6.3, 1/640, ISO400

A near-threatened Boral breeder, it's always a treat to find a Rusty. This cooperative male was at the Peat Ponds, one of the better birding spots around Fairbanks.

80% of full frame. Slight sharpening to bird.

C & C, please. Thanks for looking.

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 14, 2015 at 7:20 PM

Nice shot, Jim. Good perch and excellent detail in the Blackbird with great eye contact.

devil

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 14, 2015 at 8:38 PM

A nice one, Jim! Always a pleasure to find a rare species. You certainly did it justice. devil

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 15, 2015 at 8:08 AM

Hat's off on this fine shot of this rare bird Jim, no nits from me.

I'm with Phil, you certainly did it justice.

Great handheld work! devil

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on June 15, 2015 at 10:24 PM

I don't think I have ever seen one of these posted before Jim. Very cool species and nice clean image.

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