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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: Steve Hood on May 14, 2011, 04:27:24 PM

Title: Redstart and Grosbeak
Post by: Steve Hood on May 14, 2011, 04:27:24 PM

I am new to birding and visited Thickson's Woods for the first time.  All I can say is WOW!  I never knew so many bird varieties existed.  Here are a couple images from that morning.

Male American Redstart
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2310/5719374641_0bd3612fa6_z.jpg)

Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/5719377333_19a1db82e1_z.jpg)

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Post by: dbellilo on May 14, 2011, 05:47:32 PM

Hi! I particularly like yr photo of the redstart. Also, I believe the f. rose-breasted grosbeak to be a seriously underestimated bird, as far as beauty goes. She's a great gal! I've never been to Thickson's Woods, but I imagine it's pretty terrific this time of year...
Best,
David B.

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Post by: dizzy on May 14, 2011, 08:31:53 PM

I love the second shot, never seen one before. thanks for sharing. mike

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Post by: Steve Hood on May 14, 2011, 11:16:09 PM

Thanks for the comments!  I didn't know what bird the grosbeak was until I got home and checked my bird books.  Can't wait to go out birding again.

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Post by: Photoman on May 15, 2011, 06:52:52 PM

Great shots, good work.

Clemens 8)