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Northern Wheatear
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Northern Wheatear

by Austin Thomas

Gallery: AvianPosted April 17, 201182 views8 comments
When the Wheatears arrive it is officially spring in the North West of England.

I came across a pair of Wheatears earlier in the week whilst out for a walk. They were very approachable, probably worn out following their exhausting migratory flight from Africa. Ironically I didn’t have my camera with me that day so I decided to return this weekend, with the camera, to see if I could record an image.

I found the Wheatear again but they were somewhat more energetic than the tired couple I had found earlier in the week. This one was very skilful at maintaining a large distance between us. Eventually we realised that we were no threat to each other and I was able to fill the camera frame with my target subject.

Canon 1DMK4, 800mm, 1/800, f10, ISO400.

C&C welcome.

Cheers

Austin

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 17, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Very nice - good detail and exposure. The moss gives the wooden perch some extra character.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on April 17, 2011 at 5:40 PM
Very nice Austin, the way the bird appears to be looking at you draws me right in. I agree with Rich D about the mosses. Beautiful natural colors, details & light.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Oscar Dewhurst on April 17, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Great shot Austin - it is not common to find a confiding one! :toast: :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on April 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Beautiful colors, great background. Sweet details and a wonderful weathered perch. :toast:
Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 17, 2011 at 7:26 PM
Lovely little bird - nice colours, good eye contact and BG, and an interesting perch with the moss.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Karen Summers on April 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM
lovely detailed shot Austin
Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Amazing detail and great light
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Wilson on April 21, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Nice one Austin - nice to see it off the ground! :smile:
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