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Pat Hemlepp | all galleries >> Birds and animals >> Warblers > On one leg
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18-JUN-2006 © Copyright - Pat D. Hemlepp

On one leg

West Jefferson, Ohio view map

A female Common Yellowthroat carries an insect in its beak while clinging by one leg to a plant
in Prairie Oaks Metro Park near Columbus, Ohio. In every photo, this bird has only its right leg
extended. When I looked closely at the other images, it doesn't appear that the left leg is injured.
It looks more like it can't extend, as if it is a birth defect of some sort. It hasn't hindered her
ability to capture insects and she had a male Yellowthroat hanging around, so I guess she's
doing alright. Additional bird images are in my Animals gallery.

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lou_rozensteins29-Jun-2006 09:25
Excellent details ...... great to see that she can get that mouthful with what looks like a deformed leg. Great shot.
Cindy Flood29-Jun-2006 03:56
She ought to be well-fed after that wad. The detail is just stunning.
You just keep getting better and better.
Yi Feng29-Jun-2006 02:06
Great capture, Pat. The image is so sharp and clean! V
Bob Foisel28-Jun-2006 22:41
What a great pose and capture Pat nice timing. Awesome detail. V.
By the way is that cow parsley or hemlock, even maybe something else?
Buz Kiefer28-Jun-2006 20:13
After trying my hand at that eagle, my respect for you birders is up ten fold. This is an outstanding image. Quite frankly, I don't know how you guys do it so consistently well. Vote.
Guest 28-Jun-2006 17:36
Looks like she still is a great provider..very nice!
Tom Munson28-Jun-2006 17:33
Terrific image Pat, she has a mouth full. GMV
Beverly Wickersham28-Jun-2006 13:33
Nice shot. That's a tiny little praying mantis she has. Looks like a multiple catch. Vote.
Jola Dziubinska28-Jun-2006 13:10
Superb catch.
Herb 28-Jun-2006 13:00
Nice image
Graham Tomlin28-Jun-2006 12:42
lovely regards Helen
Renee Lockett28-Jun-2006 11:59
Hi Pat. :) This capture is magnificent! The sunlight, the sharp focus on her eye, and to see her busy at work. Fantastic shot! :) Glad to know she is doing so well with her strong leg.