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Is this the scruffiest...

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Posted by David Taylor on July 4, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Is this the scruffiest...
..blackbird in Britain? Despite her appearance she rules the roost in my garden, chasing off any intruders with consumate ease. Sadly her last brood was taken by either a magpie or cat hopefully she will have better luck next time.

Sigma SD14 dslr
Sigma 50-500mm EX DG zoom lens (500mm)
Program AE Auto white balance
ISO 200
F6.3
1/160s
Hand held
RAW processed in SPP4
Finished off in PictureWindowPro,and PS Elements
Framed in Xara Designer Pro 6
Posted by John Robinson on July 4, 2010 at 6:12 PM
Yes ! :biggrin:
JR
PS And get it over to the right a bit :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Cliff Young on July 5, 2010 at 12:53 AM
That's nature I'm afraid - looks as though she's taken a hit herself! Agree with John on position :smile:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 5, 2010 at 2:40 AM
Nit covered but otherwise a very funny capture. :smile:
Posted by keith mitchell on July 5, 2010 at 3:35 AM
Hi there.
Nits covered,these birds really do work at rearing and it does take it's toll.
Keith.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on July 5, 2010 at 3:57 AM
It's a very good thing that the nights are warm as I doubt she would survive in that condition in a frost.
Posted by Craig Jones on July 5, 2010 at 1:38 PM
Tell's a wonderful story David,she looks shattered :eek: :eek: put here some food out and help build her back up :smile: :smile: :wavey: