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19-MAY-2011 Hank v/d Velde

20110519 379 American Redstart (M).jpg

My Backyard

Two images of the male Redstart checking out and trying to chase away the phantom intruder; namely, his own image which he can see in our kitchen windows.



NOTE: The male Redstart returned this morning whilst I was having breakfast. All of a sudden I heard a ticking sound on the patio door, and there he was flying up/down the glass. He only did it a few times, then when he saw me he moved away to perch on a downspout for a few minutes. He then flew to our birdbath, had a drink and flew away. I didn't see him again after that. Perhaps he just came to say "GOODBYE".

For the start of this series and explanations see: http://www.pbase.com/image/134852305 , then click "PREVIOUS" "PREVIOUS" to see all postings.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S
1/640s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Dan Greenberg18-Jul-2011 15:56
I am definitely learning a lot about different species of birds just from enjoying your images and reading the other comments
Lieve Snellings26-May-2011 03:34
"shall he let me in..."
"oh he is there..."
Milan Vogrin25-May-2011 06:10
Nice photos!
Carol Rollins24-May-2011 05:17
Both are beautiful and I really love that top shot. ~
Jimmy Kall24-May-2011 02:03
Fantastic shots!!!!
Julie Tremblay24-May-2011 00:05
Nice behavioral series. V.
Michel Jasmin24-May-2011 00:02
Beautiful bird Hank, very well done
Lise De Serres23-May-2011 23:11
What a funny situation!
Nice serie Hank!!
Guest 23-May-2011 22:52
Priceless captures, Hank.
Lennart Waara23-May-2011 19:04
Beautiful bird, beautiful picture! great job!
Ulla Kruys23-May-2011 17:44
An excxellent series of great shots of this beuatiful bird. v
jychamberland23-May-2011 14:13
wonderful images Hank!
Vince23-May-2011 12:37
Excellent shots Hank. Wonderful details and colors.
CM Kwan23-May-2011 12:32
They are wonderful, Hank! V
CM Kwan23-May-2011 12:32
There are wonderful, Hank! V
Guest 23-May-2011 12:23
Beautiful capture, Hank,lovely shot and colours.
Stephanie23-May-2011 11:55
I'll bet he'll be back! Beautiful images Hank ~ I especially love the second one because of his delightful reflection and facial expression! :)
Lamar Nix23-May-2011 11:19
Well he left you with some good memories and a set of remarkable images!
Range View 23-May-2011 11:02
Fantastic images Hank, love the feather detail in the first image. V.
David.
Michal Leszczynski23-May-2011 07:34
Beautiful capture, Hank, great shot. V.
NealyBob23-May-2011 07:21
Two more great captures of this most beautiful bird Hank~! Your play by play description was very informative also~!
Guest 23-May-2011 05:58
Fabulous captures Hank.. wonderful detail and colours. V
hge5423-May-2011 03:52
Fascinating series, Hank. Good capture of the reflection, as well.
Stan Wojick23-May-2011 03:50
Great catch Hank
Bryan Murahashi23-May-2011 03:31
Wonderful captures of your entertaining visitor.
Guest 23-May-2011 02:25
Two wonderful images of this beautiful bird, Hank.
Tom Munson23-May-2011 01:11
Terrific image, Hank! I really like the first one with the over the shoulder look.
larose forest photos23-May-2011 00:27
Fabulous shots, and it is interesting to see how his reflection shows up. Every year countless millions of migratory birds are killed because they hit windows. FLAP, in Toronto has lots of good information about how to keep them away (just Google FLAP). In your case, he was very close and in no danger, and busy having an argument with the "other" male :-)
Janet Forjan-Freedman23-May-2011 00:22
Great shots! I especially liked the first one and how it shows perfectly this species markings!
Jim Coffman22-May-2011 23:55
These are such pretty birds! Well captured,Hank!
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