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It was a busy week-end with little to no time spent on the computer. Of course Photography figured high on my list of things to do this past week-end.
The Super Moon was number 1 on my list and I made plans months ago to shoot it with friends in Central Valley Calif. We were a large group and while waiting for the group to assemble before heading to our chosen shooting location I was photographing little birds in a nearby bush.
A friend and I spied a little flighty bird hopping from one branch to the next all the while staying deep in the foliage. I thought it might be a Warbler of some sort, but couldn’t be sure until I got a better look. I watched and waited hoping it would come out just for one good look and image. A little patience paid off. It showed itself in the open less than a minute! I managed to get only 3 frames of it hoping with fingers crossed that just one of those frames would be good.
Imagine my delight at finding I liked all three well enough to keep and share!
Then late last night I was trying to catch up with blogs and emails and read Donna’s post about her latest birding adventure and there in her images was a bird that looked just like the little bird I photographed that very afternoon!
I pulled out my Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America to compare my bird, and Donna’s bird with the Field Guide to see if I had a match and positive identification. I believe so! If true then this bird is a new ” Lifer” for me! An exciting spotting indeed! Thank you Donna!
Without further ado I present a Ruby-crowned Kinglet with the 3 images I made:
If you think this is different bird please let me know!
Nikon D700| Nikkor 200-500mm| Lexar Professional Digital Film|
More to come…
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Oh my goodness what amazing shots you got! This bird resembles the one I was stalking last summer. It would flit into view for a nanosecond and then back into the bush.
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Sweet pretty bird..
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Thank you so much Cheryl!
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So sweet! wonderful Deborah
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Thank you Lynn!
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Beautiful captures, Deborah! I’m so happy the little bird gave you a few seconds in the open. The photo with the open wings is particularly magical. 🙂
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Thank you so much Myriam!
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Congrats on your lifer, they are sweet shots.
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Thank you so much Harold!
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I looked af each several times, trying to pick a favorite one. No can do. I love all three. The expression, the beauty and the power of a little bird’s wings, all beautiful. Nicely done!
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Thank you so much Dan! Your description of the birds is just lovely!
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Your fantastic photographs look like we could touch the feathers on this dear little bird. 🙂 I like it’s name, Deborah. Often birds have cool names given for quite small details in their feathers. I truly loved the trio of photos!
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Thank you so much Robin! I wish I had seen the Ruby spot on its crown that this bird gets its name for. Perhaps one day I will. 🙂
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I think you will see the ruby crown feathers someday, Deborah. 🙂 There is a charming personality to this perky bird.
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I hope so! Thank you Robin!
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Great capture!
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Thank you Susan!
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I’m with you. Of course, I’ve never seen a Ruby-crowned kinglet till now. Thanks, glad you caught it.
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🙂 We both learned about a new bird. Thanks for the comment!
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Wonderful RC Kinglet captures, Deborah! Even a flash of full wing, awesome!! My understanding is the male and female look alike, except for the male has the ‘ruby-crown’ that is hidden in the back of his head feathers; unless he flashes it, you cannot tell the difference. Best chance to see is when he’ll flash it in the spring and summer as he excitedly sings for a lady! 🙂
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Thank you so much Donna! It’s more of migrant bird here so I don’t know if seeing one with its Ruby crown showing is even possible here.
I think it’s really neat that we both saw one this month on opposite sides of the country and it’s a Lifer for us both! 🙂
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It is a neat celebration! 🙂
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If it is, it’s a female. It looks a lot like an American Goldfinch except the beak is a bit long.
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Thanks Bunty!
The orangish feet, and wing bar also are like the Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Unfortunately I didn’t see the ruby spot on its crown. It was hidden or it’s a female as you say.
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So wonderful to get three great shots; terrific focus and light! Cute bird too.
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Thank you so much Geo! It’s rare that I get even one keeper when the sighting happens in seconds!
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