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27-May-2017 Donald E. Casavecchia

Phainopepla (Male)

Patagonia, Arizona

I wanted to stay and get "better" images of the female; but, with somewhat of an impatient non-birding spouse, maybe next 'road-trip'.
I'm convinced - find a 'food source' and wait for them to come to you.
I found this species to be very difficult to photograph.
Best viewed in 'original' size.

Nikon D800 ,AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G with TC 2.0 E II
1/250s f/5.6 at 600mm iso560
DX Image Cropped 4x6" Landscape with Reduced pixels for Internet Viewing full exif


other sizes: small medium large original auto
Claude Gagnon13-Jun-2017 19:54
You're right Don...about the bird maybe not about the spouse :))))
Tom Murray13-Jun-2017 13:06
Terrific shot of this beautiful bird!
Don12-Jun-2017 21:44
The male looks to be an attractive bird, crested and resplendent in metallic blue/black.
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