7-2-2015 Male Evening Grosbeak by through_the_lens

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04-Jul-2015	T Olmsted

A different pose...perched on a very large pine tree. Taken
Near the Wenatchee River in Plain, Washington (Northern
Cascades)

Canon EOS 5D Mark III ,Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
1/1250s f/8.0 at 560.0mm iso5000 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Terry_O		15-Jul-2015 16:09
Thanks, Hal. Yes, the heavy beak is to break shells - like sunflower seeds and other types of seeds.

hal		15-Jul-2015 04:33
Excellent image. l wonder why it has that outsize beak. Must use it to crack open hard-shelled seeds ?

Terry_O		14-Jul-2015 01:23
Thanks so much, Elaine!

Elaine simmonds		14-Jul-2015 00:04
Terry, As usual, you have chosen a wonderful subject. Managed to catch him at the perfect moment. Love the colours and the composition.

Terry_O		13-Jul-2015 21:29
Thanks very much, Sally - its another one of my 'favorite' birds :)

Sally		13-Jul-2015 09:37
A fine shot Terry.Well spotted.His colors are so vibrant. A very handsome fellow!

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