Cat bird

Gallery: AvianPosted May 27, 201183 views5 comments

This was the first cat bird I have seen in the bird sanctuary at the Sugar Grove Nature Center. Apparently they are not frequent visitors.

Canon T1i
1/320 @ F 5.6 ISO 400
Canon EF70-300 IS USM @ 190mm

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5 comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on May 27, 2011 at 5:08 PM

Heard of them, but have never seen a cat bird. Nice work on feather detail, John.

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Comment posted by Dan Sorochan on May 27, 2011 at 5:09 PM

Looks pretty good. I would give the bird a little bit more room in front of it if you have it. Could use some more sharpening also.

Registered on March 2, 2010, 30 Posts, 54 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on May 27, 2011 at 8:29 PM

I see (and hear!) these guys quite a bit around here, John. They're well named. Nice pose and inquisitive look.

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Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on May 28, 2011 at 4:17 AM

OK, I surrender: Why is this species called a Cat Bird? :^.

I find the lines very appealing John, though I think the subject could benefit from a touch of sharpening and, for my taste, the bird is too confined in the frame.

Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments

Comment posted by David Sparks on May 28, 2011 at 2:17 PM

John:
I see frequently see Cat Birds, but almost never in the open like this. Good work getting a clean look. Nice pose and the background is free of distracting elements. I agree that additional space, especially on the left, would improve the image.

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