Pied Flycatcher. Thanks to Mike.

I just wanted to thank Mike Smith for organising the elan/gigrin trip again.The weather was against us from the start and most of the birds we were hoping to see were in short supply. Thanks to Mike's efforts however I think we all came away with some shots. Mike arrived a day or two early and put out some mealworm feeding stations which attracted in the pied flycatchers and thanks to his forethought I got my best PF images to date, so I really appreciate it Mike.
It was great to meet you all and I hope those that went on to Gigrin found that it lived up to our descriptions and that you all filled your CF card(!) followed by safe journeys back to Ireland and the SW.
Shaun - post one soon so I can get my own back.
Great day lads, thanks.
eric

Light was grim all day but got this shot at the death.

40D; Sig 500/4.5
1/80; f6.3; iso 250
full frame
C&C welcome

sorry forgot to use srgb hope this is a bit better

A fine image.

Superb Eric

Dale

Well worth the wait and the grim weather!!
Regards,
Paul.

Worth the effort . 2nd one looks richer and better for the conversion .lovely piece of work {both Mike and yourself }

Very nice Eric - often the males aren't as black as this and considering the light a good result!

Well done to Mike as well!

David

Hi Eric,
a well exposed shot of a not often seen bird.

Bertl

Nicely done with good comp. Well exposed for what could be a difficult subject.

Brett

Great details in the shot

Very nice shot - composition works well.
I'd love to photograph one of these.


Simon

Good stuff under the circs Eric.
Maybe contrast down a tad ?
Cheers
JohnR

Very nice , so thats what they look like .

Bob.

I knew you would get one in the end Eric!

Great to meet you.