Black Headed Grosbeak

I ran across several pair of Black-headed Grosbeaks this morning at the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. This pose doesn't show the black wings with white markings but was chosen for the warm orange and yellow tones on the breast.

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canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM
F/8 1/250 ISO 160
Wimberley head, manfrotto tripod, cable release

Great pose, Craig. A nice catch too. I've always wanted to see some of these up there. I take it this was on the walking path?

Thanks for your comment David.
I found the Grosbeaks on the road BEFORE you get to the blind, and before the huge oak tree on the left. They were in a tree on the right where their is a break in the brush and you can see the slough.
Craig