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Chaffinch (LVNP)

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Posted by szekiat chan on February 17, 2007 at 4:02 PM
Canon 20D, 300-800mm, iso200, f8, 1/100

Went down to Lee Valley today and boy was it crowded. The kingfishers were putting on a show of flying up and down the river but never stopping :rolleyes: Perhaps it was because of the crowds as well as the numerous fishermen around....

Anyways, one of my better catches of the day. The problem with staying in a flat is that i don't have the luxury of bird tables and feeders to practice on and have to travel to these reserves just to shoot....

Posted by Chris Lloyd on February 17, 2007 at 4:42 PM
Hi Szekiat,

Lovely shot of the Greenfinch. I think I saw you today as I only live locally. Were you carrying a Lowepro bag and tripod with a 393 head attached?

Regards Chris.
Posted by Justin on February 17, 2007 at 5:44 PM
It's a female chafinch.
Posted by szekiat chan on February 17, 2007 at 5:55 PM
is it now? hmm...thanks for the id justin. I thought it was a male greenfinch in winter coat.
Posted by szekiat chan on February 17, 2007 at 5:57 PM
chris, i think i'm a bit hard to miss with that monster on a gitzo1548 & 393 head. Not many psychos walking around! :wavey:
Posted by Rene de Heer on February 18, 2007 at 5:11 AM
Its a chaffinch, nice shot!
Rene de Heer