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Waxwing Bonaza?

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Posted by Ron McCombe on November 21, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Waxwing Bonaza?
Its coming to that time of year again when the waxwings come over the north sea and grace us with their presence.

This a picture I took last January at Mussleburgh near Edinburgh. The waxwings where landing in the tree and then were chases by a very aggressive song thrush. I was looking to catch the beauty of the wing patterns as the bird takes off. The light was excellent, a cold frosty day in late afternoon.

Canon 50D Canon 300mm f2.8 + 1.4 converter, ISO 200, f/5 1/1000sec
Posted by Ian Mason on November 21, 2009 at 5:55 PM
An absolute cracker Ron! I'm reliably informed they have arrived in my neck of the woods, but, from experience, it's never easy to get a decent shot. This is just great!
Posted by Chris Lloyd on November 22, 2009 at 5:51 AM
That is a cracker Ron!

Unbelivable shot :toast: :wavey: :toast:

C.
Posted by Kim Connolly on November 22, 2009 at 6:25 AM
A superb shot - I look forward to seeeing them in England soon!!! :wavey:
Posted by Barry Southon on November 22, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Ron

Well seen and captured as Ian mentioned never easy.
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Posted by Ian Macdermott on November 22, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Spot on Ron :toast:
Posted by Mark Sisson on November 23, 2009 at 5:18 AM
Fingers crossed they make it over here again this year: I alwys enjoy some time photographing them!!

Great take off shot in great light.

Mark


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Posted by Brett Lewis on November 24, 2009 at 6:41 AM
Hi Ron, I was in touch with family in Glasgow last night and they said that they have Waxwings in the streets there so hopefully the wind will turn north and they will be on the move before the berries go completely over. Nicely captured.

Brett :toast: