Snow Bird #1 by bmac62
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Description
For the first time this year, I've started receiving visits by "Slate-colored Juncos". This is a male. Juncos are small, similar in size to the local sparrows. I've identified them via my National Geographic, "Field Guide to the Birds of North America".
This type of Junco spends spring and summer in Canada but winters further south in the USA.
Note: Have done a slight redo on this photo after the first 15 comments by using the dodge tool to bring his black eye up to where it now is visible.
Bill:)
Yesterday's "The Great Escape"
Comments (38)
Meisiekind
Ahhh how darling... The poor thing must be frozen to the bone! I would also hide my eyes... LOL... Wonderful image of this puff of feathers Bill! :)
tennesseecowgirl
She looks so cold, I think that snow is headed my way.. This is a beauty, and I see my notes worked yippie!!! :)
cv1
Adorable creature Wonderful capture!
IO4
Great capture!
Hubba1
Very cool shot!!! He does look cold :)
danob
A lovely Bird Bill .. One of those times where spot metering on the dark feathers because of the snow would have worked for the eyes..
drace68
These juncos started showing up late October in Tulsa - still around. Expect they'll winter-over. That's a nice fluffed-up pose you captured.
cfulton
Whoever made the snow-bird forgot the coal for the eyes! Well done, Clive
debbielove
That's a cool (lol) looking bird! Never seen one like it before... There.. I'm not last on THIS one anyway! Great shot Bill... Looks Very cold.... Rob
beachzz
almost looks like he's wearing a coat to stay warm--great shot!!
jendellas
Chubby like a little robin, just different colour, cute little bird.
3dvice
Excellent capture, lovely shot!
zoren
very nice!!!
durleybeachbum
A completely new one on me!
Rainastorm
Oh my word, he is adorable...makes me wanna just reach out and pick him up to hold. To cute Bill...I love it...and he sure looks cold as well! So he may need some holding! lol
rocserum
marvelous capture! RS
sandra46
super cute little guy, terrific shot Bill!
flavia49
superb image!!
npauling
What a gorgeous little bird and he looks as though he is enjoying a trip to your bird table. A super capture which I love.
Erestorfan
Oh, Juncos are some of my favorite birds...right behind the black-capped chickadees... We had snow yesterday and tonight is supposed to be frigid here in southern New Hampshire...put lots of suet and bird feed out for our feathered friends...
MagikUnicorn
TOO CUTE ;-)
morningglory
Excellent!
elfin14doaks
This is a really great shot. Awesome, this is really detail.
bazza
Amazing shot of this little fellow Bill, Does look a bit cold sittin on that snow heap, wonder if he gets frozen toes poor thing.. excellent!!
goodoleboy
Superlative focal effects and snowy ambiance in this excellent capture, Bill! The birdie kind of looks like a distant relative of the penguin. Actually, still difficult to see the eye, even though you used the Dodge tool. But, we're all happy you didn't junk this superlative shot of the Junco.
auntietk
Superb! I didn't see it before, but the postwork you did to bring out the eye looks great. Very natural. I've just started using the burn and dodge tools in a limited way. One new trick at at time! LOL!
Richardphotos
very beautiful bird Bill
kansas
Oh what a cute little fatty. Wonderful photo.
psyoshida
Another fantastic shot. You must be invisible! Very beautiful.
jocko500
did real good on the post work . super shot