Red Winged Blackbird

Gallery: AvianPosted March 27, 2012169 views12 comments

Finally, the rain is warmer (spring in the Pacific Northwest) and the Red-winged Blackbirds are singing at the refuge... can the Yellow-headed Blackbirds be far behind? Ridgefield NWR, WA

Larger version available, "Thanks for stopping!"

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L
F/6.7 1/90 ISO 640
auto window beanbag lens rest, CS5, LR3, NIK's suite

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on March 27, 2012 at 9:11 AM

Very nice capture Craig-I saw and heard these guys all around the "S" unit on Saturday but couldn't capture a display shot anywhere as good as this.

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on March 27, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Nice capture you caught him in mid display.

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Comment posted by May Haga on March 27, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Very nice Craig. Ours aren't back yet but should be soon.
May

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Comment posted by Geoff Powell on March 27, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Great job showing off the redwings.

Registered on March 20, 2012, 21 Posts, 170 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on March 27, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Very nice detail in the black. Typical perch for these, but with the plus of the beautiful display. Great catch.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 27, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Great pose and fine detail, especially in the blacks. Tough to get a good angle on their display.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on March 28, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Great pose, Craig. Seems like could use a slight touch more sharpening.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on March 28, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Great display pose, Craig. That cattail perch is just perfect for this blackbird. Very nice light on the blacks. Maybe a tad bit soft.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on March 28, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Nice comp and exposure Craig. A bit soft to my eye and an interesting broad halo around the bird.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 28, 2012 at 11:03 PM

Love the perch and display Craig, maybe a touch soft in the larger version.