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Black-throated Thrush

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Posted by Jeremy on March 7, 2006 at 9:10 AM
This rarity took up residence about a mile from my house in January. I`ve been up to see it four or five times, but Saturday was the first time I was able to get close enough to get any reasonable shots. Was feeding about five metres in front of me, apparantly unconcerned by my presence.
Canon 20D, Sigma 500mm, tripod.
Posted by Alan Woolnough on March 7, 2006 at 9:18 AM
A bit special Jeremy, and a cracking shot,

Its a very sleek looking pose, and a super result for your efforts :toast:

Alan
Posted by Paul Schröder on March 7, 2006 at 10:12 AM
Very fine and special capture Jeremy.

Paul :toast:

NL/Rotterdam
Posted by John Chapman on March 7, 2006 at 10:29 AM
Hi Jeremy
cannot see the picture on my screen.
John
Aberdeen :wavey:
Posted by PhilH on March 7, 2006 at 10:36 AM
Its back.... :jump:

What a super image of this rarity, not something you see often, a rarity and a good image.

:toast: :toast:
Posted by John Varley on March 7, 2006 at 10:47 AM
Well done Jeremy - nice shot of a rare catch. Looks like it has plenty of berries to go at - no wonder Birdguides has been reporting it as hanging around for several weeks. Here in West Yorks there are hardly any berries left - it has been a poor berry season.

John
Posted by Jeremy on March 7, 2006 at 11:08 AM
Phil Hurst said: "Its back...."

Hi Phil,
When you say "it", do you mean the bird, or me?! :biggrin:
Thanks for your comments, folks.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on March 7, 2006 at 12:08 PM
Thats a new one on me-nice to see rarity on here,The berries add a nice splash of colour
Posted by David Kjaer on March 7, 2006 at 12:34 PM
Hi Jeremy

Nice to see a good shot of a rarity with action as well!

David :toast:
Posted by Sean Bolton on March 7, 2006 at 12:55 PM
Hi Jeremy

A very good shot of this bird (rare or otherwise). The posture of the bird is excellent as is the setting amongst the berries. Only minor nit is the chest/head area is slightly shaded, would be nicer if the whole bird was lit well.

cheers

Sean
Posted by PhilH on March 8, 2006 at 4:48 AM
Hi Jeremy,

Sorry your picture disappeared for a while, so I was refering to that in excitement....


Speak soon

Posted by Philip Kirkham on March 8, 2006 at 5:01 AM
Hello Jeremy
Well caught, I don't suppose I will ever even SEE one, never mind photograph one.
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast:
Posted by Nigel Blake on March 8, 2006 at 3:05 PM
Very nice rarity shot.
Posted by Tom_W on March 8, 2006 at 3:07 PM
Nice shot, hope to see some more.

T