Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) by RAINBIRDER

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24-MAY-2009

Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)

Culross, West Fife

In Scots tradition the song is said to be: "Diel, diel, diel, diel tak ....yeh!" ((The) devil, devil, devil, devil take you!).

The English version is: "a little bit of bread & no cheeeeeese".

Perhaps this reflects the difference between the Scots & English psyche! ;)

Canon EOS 1D Mark II
1/160s f/8.0 at 1000.0mm iso200 full exif

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Janet Forjan-Freedman		21-May-2011 00:05
Outstanding capture perfectly timed!

Dave Hawkins		12-Jun-2009 01:12
wonderful shot, would love to see one

Joanne Kamo		07-Jun-2009 23:12
Awesome image caught singing and interesting translations!

Sonja Ross		07-Jun-2009 02:24
Interesting background - I hope I get the chance to decide about both the song and the psyches!

lou_rozensteins		07-Jun-2009 00:14
It's an excellent shot .... nicely detailed, and a great setting. Well done.

Guest		06-Jun-2009 13:30
:) very good cultural background, great bird, very well captured!

nicolebouglouan		06-Jun-2009 11:57
I love the song's analysis and your humour!!!! This picture is very beautiful and sharp! Big vote ;>))

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