This chap didn't stay long but long enough…
Canon 5d MkIII, Canon 400mm prime lens
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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Labels:
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus),
male
Male House Sparrow
Canon 5d MKIII, Canon 400mm prime lens, f/10, 1/800th sec, ISO 800
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
A picture postcard line-up of House Sparrows…
Canon 5d MkIII, Canon 400mm prime lens, f/11, 1/1,000th sec
Starling (Sternus vulgaris)
A trio of Starling images that I think show well the spectacular markings on this common garden visitor. In fact, I would go as far as to say that, in the right light, the Starling's livery rivals even that of a Kingfisher. The first image also shows well how a Starling's beak colour helps with determining sex and age. The yellow beaked species on the right is a mature individual, while the darker beak of the bird on the left probably indicates a juvenile. However, in the spring a yellow beak is also a sign the bird is ready to mate. Finally, a blue base to the beak indicates a male bird, while a pink base shows a female.
All Canon 5d MkIII and Canon 400mm prime lens
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