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07-DEC-2015 Hank Vander Velde

20151207 009 SERIES - Bullock's Oriole.jpg

Pakenham

Two images, two views of a Bullock's Oriole, a most rare bird, reportedly first sighting ever, for our region. These shots were taken in very overcast conditions. The bird was very difficult to spot and focus on amid the apples and busy branches. It seemed always to be on the far side of the tree.

Top image Side/top view.


Front/side view.

Nikon NIKON D7200,NIKKOR 300mm 1:4E PF ED VR II + 1.4 T.C.
1/320s f/5.6 at 420.0mm iso450 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Tom Murray15-Dec-2015 23:21
Nice bird and photos Hank. We had one in Massachusetts a couple years ago that was very cooperative.
Carol Rollins10-Dec-2015 02:49
Nevertheless, you managed to get two nice shots of this rarity and its surroundings.
Len09-Dec-2015 04:50
Good find and excellent shots, well done !!!!
Larry Umthun09-Dec-2015 00:13
Great set of images Hank!
Ray Holland 08-Dec-2015 22:35
Great pics, how about a shot for Richard Waters and Ray Holland
Pierre Martin08-Dec-2015 22:00
great capture of that rare bird Hank!
Range View 08-Dec-2015 21:54
Marvelous images of this rare bird captured in you region Hank.
David.
joseantonio08-Dec-2015 20:54
Beautiful and great colors.V
jychamberland08-Dec-2015 15:12
beautiful captures Hank!
Guest 08-Dec-2015 14:24
Pretty good shots of this rarity, considering the challenges Hank!
hayl08-Dec-2015 13:26
Wow, you got great shots especially the second one. Congratulations.
Ted Busby08-Dec-2015 13:21
You managed to get a couple of great shots. Nicely done.
Doug Griffith08-Dec-2015 12:59
These shots are amazing! I know how difficult it was to get them, so big congratulations, Hank.
Marcia Colelli08-Dec-2015 12:39
Great captures of this cutie in a difficult clear shot situation. V
Penny B08-Dec-2015 09:44
Two great shots in spite of the difficult conditions.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal08-Dec-2015 09:38
Twee mooie foto's Hank maar ik ga voor nr twee.
Jean D08-Dec-2015 04:17
Superb capture of this rare bird, Hank.
Tom Munson08-Dec-2015 03:41
Great find and image, Hank. Hard to find mixed in with the apples.
Jim Coffman08-Dec-2015 03:17
A feast for the birds! Nice images,Hank!!
Jan Luit08-Dec-2015 03:12
Very nice catch Hank.
Missed Opportunities08-Dec-2015 03:12
Beautiful pair of images! How come this one didn't migrate South(?)
larose forest photos08-Dec-2015 03:11
Two lovely photos of this mega rarity. I hope it is able to feed well and survive.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet08-Dec-2015 02:40
Great find. Splendid picture of this rare bird.
fotabug08-Dec-2015 02:30
That's a great looking little bird! Good work! V
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