Mourning Dove on ground

Did you know Mourning Doves are pretty cool when you actually look at them? Bro is out here with a holographic neck and we are just acting like that's normal??

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Hooded Oriole on a post

Hooded Oriole on bug watch

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Thanks! No desaturation believe it or not!

Black Phoebe bird perches on branch

Black Phoebe - my favorite "everyday" bird

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Thank you!

Thank you! I got lucky, or perhaps mistaken for a fish 🐟

Western Grebe bringing the demonic energy today!

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Lol totally - he's like hey I'm trying to catch bugs here - do you mind??

Western Bluebird checking in

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You can see this feller eyeing a female flying overhead in the final pic, after which he flew off to see if she was impressed.

Hummingbird gorgets (the shiny part) only reflect color at certain angles. They can flex these gorget feathers to change colors and get the attention of not only photographers but female hummingbirds!

Anna's Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbird working the gorget for the camera!

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Durian Redstart on a branch

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! One of the few migratory birds of the world in my camera roll, this Durian Redstart from Kyoto Japan!

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Thanks! This little guy was fearless. I guess the bugs on the tree near me were too delicious to resist

Wilson's Warbler perching on a branch

Wilson's Warbler - possibly the best bird toupee?

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Covey of California Quails

IFLQ (I Friggin Love Quails)

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Thanks Shiola!

American Wigeon female closeup

American Wigeon

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Pied-billed grebe floats on lake

Pied-billed grebe - gotta love a good grebe

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Osprey perching waiting for fish

Osprey - if any bird shines in black & white, it's these guys

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Never enough Harlequin Ducks!

A striking waterbird floating on brilliant blue water. The bird features a glossy navy blue head with distinctive white facial markings, a russet accent at the crown, and a gray bill. Its elegant body displays a sophisticated pattern of black, white, and hints of chestnut coloration. The vibrant bird creates gentle ripples as it glides peacefully across the sunlit water surface.

Too many Harlequin Ducks? Oh, well!

Westport, Washington

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They really blur the line. I wouldn't want to be caught with an apple around one of these guys

Don't worry, I'd never get this close in the wild (especially with my 300mm lens!) - photo taken at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Southern Cassowary head with blue head and brown crest

Southern Cassowary

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Wow, super cool! Great shot. Thanks for introducing me to this species, it's going on the wish list for sure

A tiny bird perched on a thin branch, displaying spectacular iridescent magenta-purple plumage that shimmers with hints of blue and copper when caught in the light. Its most distinctive features include a striking white patch atop its head and a long, slender black bill. The bird's compact size and jewel-like appearance are emphasized against the soft green background, capturing this miniature aerial gem in perfect detail.

Male Snowcap #hummingbird at @tapirvalley.bsky.social

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Wow that must have been fun to watch! They just don't seem real, such unique birds. I bet the juveniles are so cute

Beats my collection of 2 lenses! Nice gear. A9 + 400-800 sounds like the next upgrade for me

Awesome shot! I got the 200-600 just before the 400-800 was announced. Have you used both? How do they compare?