Early Bluebirds

Gallery: AvianPosted February 6, 2013185 views6 comments

Went on a short hike today and was surprised to find a flock of 6-8 bluebirds. I think it was the earliest I have seen them here in central Illinois. The light was strong side light, or shade. Have included a larger image, but the quality does drop off.

Canon PS SX50
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4.3-215 @ 215mm.
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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on February 6, 2013 at 11:08 PM

He does not look like he wanted to have his picture taken...

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 7, 2013 at 8:27 AM

Always nice to see Bluebirds, John.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 7, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Beautiful bird. I like the tree trunk bg. I hope this means we'll have an early spring!

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 7, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Love bluebirds. Nice find, John.

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on February 7, 2013 at 3:57 PM

I like the tree bark background and the bug is a great addition.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 8, 2013 at 9:12 AM

Simply beautiful ! Hans

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