Thanks for those stories, Jim. There was such a contrast between placid Dove
and weary Grosbeak; such birds achieve amazing feats. Many birds migrating to
and away from the UK have to fly across areas where they are shot at by
“hunters” despite their small size. Malta, for instance.
Chris
> On 21 Apr 20, at 19:31, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> These two images are from late yesterday and this morning, using the 1980
> Leica Telyt-R 250/4 and 2X Extender with the Oly E-M1. The Dove was well
> illuminated and was cooperative. I liked the image.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20200420-P4201099.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20200420-P4201099.JPG.html>
>
> Grosbeaks show up twice a year, during migration. They fly long distances in
> a single day, and arrive exhausted. This male perched motionlessly for at
> least 15 minutes, just recovering, before he decided to feed. The light was
> poor, and the feeder is shabby, but I wanted to capture the rose breast at
> least once as they passed by.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20200421-P4211136.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20200421-P4211136.JPG.html>
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