Eastern Towhee

Gallery: AvianPosted January 26, 201396 views3 comments

Eastern Towhee,(Pipilo erythrophthalmus)was in our backyard today. We dont see them often however they are pretty common and a sure sign that spring is on the way.

Model: NIKON D3
Lens (mm): 500
ISO: 1000
Aperture: 4
Shutter: 1/2000
Program: Manual

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 26, 2013 at 9:20 PM

a classic towhee setting, Douglas. nice details too. looking at the thumbnail this looked really dark, but the shot looks good viewed large. I'd be inclined to clone out the bright spot to the right of the bill.

if they're anything like their western cousins (Spotted Towhee) they are definitely more often heard than seen.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 26, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Excellent detail and eye contact, Douglas. The bird really pops when viewing the larger version.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on January 27, 2013 at 4:45 PM

A bird I don't see posted here often. Well done. And you document the usual Towhee mess eater behavior. I agree with Brian on the white spot to the right of the bill.

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