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More Chatfield Birds

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Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 10, 2011 at 1:22 PM
More Chatfield Birds
Spent another morning out at Chatfield. Had great light today with the sun peeking in and out of a thin layer of clouds.

This first was part of a series I captured of a Lark Sparrow with a grasshopper meal. I was surprised I actually managed to get the grasshopper's eyes in the shot :biggrin:
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 10, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Another shot of the mal with the Vulcan green blood spilling from the grasshopper (I know it's kind of a gross Star Trek reference)
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 10, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Brewer's Sparrow Singing
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 10, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Bullock's Oriole (I cannot get close to this one at all and have been trying for weeks now! This is a pretty large crop)
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 10, 2011 at 1:27 PM
Blue Grosbeak (this is another one I cannot get close to and is a large crop, but I think it holds up well and it is the first shot I have had the opportunity to even take of this species).
Posted by Stan Rose on July 10, 2011 at 4:57 PM
Man, i am so ready to pay you to take me birding, cause you are the only one who has me even remotely tempted to take avian photos :biggrin:
Posted by Joshua Hardin on July 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Each one gets better and better as I scroll down this page. What awesome clarity and color! I think my favorite has to be the oriole for how it pops out of its surroundings so brilliantly. Wow!
Posted by Richard Olsen on July 10, 2011 at 5:41 PM
Nice photos Kurt. I really like #2 grasshopper and sparrow singing from the bottom of it's heart. Great catch!!
I'm glad you finally got a shot of the Oriole!
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 10, 2011 at 9:58 PM
Nice shots, Kurt!
I've never even seen a blue grosbeak..
Sandy
Posted by Sarah Marino on July 10, 2011 at 10:10 PM
This is another beautiful collection! I really love number 4 since the bird stands out so well against the tree.
Posted by Morris McClung on July 10, 2011 at 11:19 PM
You just keep getting better and better! Outstanding images, Kurt! :toast:
Posted by Pam Colander on July 11, 2011 at 1:21 AM
I bow to the master!
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on July 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM
An outstanding set again !
Posted by Don Grall on July 11, 2011 at 10:56 AM
The oriole is my favorite because of its striking color against almost a monochrome background.
Posted by Dan Walters on July 11, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Awesome Kurt! May have to head down this weekend.
Posted by John Mumaw on July 11, 2011 at 12:51 PM
I completely agree with Stan's comments, Kurt! These are all professional caliber work, but I especially like the last two for their colorful plumage. Thanks so much for sharing these with with those of us who will never have this opportunity.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 13, 2011 at 2:22 PM
Thanks everyone for all the awesome feedback!