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Juvenile male Blackbird (Turdus merula)


Juvenile male Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Photo Information
Copyright: Andy Manning (toucan1967) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 717 W: 131 N: 827] (4523)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-28
Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-28 11:31
Viewed: 209
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This juvenile male Blackbird (Turdus merula) had just come down to the picnic table for some seed that I placed there, he was just about to fly off as a Wood Pigeon landed to clear up what was left.

Thanks to all who view and comment on my pictures.

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Latin name
Turdus merula

Family
Chats and thrushes (Turdidae)

Overview
The males live up to their name but, confusingly, females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts. The bright orange-yellow beak and eye-ring make adult male blackbirds one of the most striking garden birds. One of the commonest UK birds, its mellow song is also a favourite.

Where to see them
Found everywhere in gardens and countryside and from coasts to hills, although not on the highest peaks.

When to see them
All year round.

What they eat
Insects, worms and berries.
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Hi Andy,
Great shot. Excellent sharp details with well exposed colours. Good lighting and well composed. Very well done and TFS.
Siggi

hi andy
(yes im ready to jump get ready to jump )
you catch the wonderful moment
congratulation
tfs
joopiter

Hi Andy,
Great motion picture. This juvenile blackbird learning the first skills of flight. Well captured a special shot which I like!
Great posting my friend.
Hans

Good bit of "action" caught here, the speed of the wings is impressive. The sharp details to the head/eye is such a good contrast to the rest of the bird. Excellent composition.. regards h

Hi Andy,

I will say that I'm quite impressed with this bird. The little "fella" is trying so hard to get his wings up to speed for take off! The blurry wing and the sharpness of his face make a nice composition. I hope he was able to enjoy a small preflight snack.

All of the gray and green tones throughout give it continuity.

I think his name should be "Beaker" LOL Lisa

hi, Great capture, really nice tight crop with excellent details and sharpness and a lot of motion blur to give the sense of movement

rgds
Allen

Hello Andy!
Beautiful little bird and very nice shot!
Great focus and great blurred background!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • wieyos Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 885 W: 41 N: 1600] (6105)
  • [2008-06-28 18:38]

Hi Andy,

great motion image with great pose. i like the flapping wing ready for another take off. nicely composed too. well done.

TFS
regards
Agoes

Hello Andy. Wonderful, nature at it's best caught in one shot and excellent Photographers notes. Thanks for sharing.

Regards Phil.

Hello Andy,

I lioke the way you are progressing with your bird photography. These blurred wings give a good sense of movement whilst the rest of the shot is focussed and allows us to absorb the details.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

pl :-)

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