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09-JUN-2010 © 2010 Bob Walker

Bullock's Oriole #3993

White Rock, NM

Icterus bullockii

This is not the greatest bird portrait, but this Bullock's Oriole stayed in my yard for a total of 10 seconds, and then he was off. Fortunately for me, he chose to come by when I was ready with my camera. He is sitting on the top of a hummingbird feeder, wondering if there is anything there for him. I don't set out orange slices, so he quickly sized up the situation and flew off. This is a first ever sighting for me, and these birds are not all that terribly common around here, so this short little event made the day for me.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III ,Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/400s f/8.0 at 600.0mm iso800 (with 2x TC) full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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joseantonio15-Jun-2010 16:27
Great shot