Pallid Cuckoo

Gallery: AvianPosted September 4, 2014751 views8 comments

This is another of our migrant cuckoos that have just arrived in the south.

5D3 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 800 f8 1/800

cheers
Rob

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8 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 4, 2014 at 9:50 AM

I like every thing about this: the detail, soft light, the position of the bird, the muted background. As good as it gets!

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on September 4, 2014 at 1:30 PM

Nice detail and light along with a beautiful background to showcase this bird Rob. Well done

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Comment posted by John Robinson on September 4, 2014 at 7:39 PM

Typical RD gem !
JohnR

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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on September 5, 2014 at 1:05 AM

Absolutely gorgeous !

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on September 5, 2014 at 4:28 PM

Rob, it's always a treat to see the birds down your way. This is magnificent, good head turn and in great light. Almost looks like a cross between a raptor and pigeon.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on September 6, 2014 at 12:27 AM

What a beautiful cuckoo you have here Rob

I really like this view, that eye ring is awesome.

Sweet Photo!!!

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Comment posted by John Launstein on September 6, 2014 at 1:09 AM

Gorgeous image, Rob! I love the shot from "behind" and the cuckoo's head turned back toward you. Beautiful light and very complimentary perch and background. Solid image to say the least.

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on September 6, 2014 at 9:10 PM

Perfect!
Beautiful bird!

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