Meadowlark with meal
Feb 6, 2019 22:37:53 #
My last central Florida safari turned up this eastern Meadowlark picking his meal out/off the ground. Someone posted a Meadowlark the other day here on the Hog and I was surprised that they are so scarce and skittish in general from the comments made ! - but after thinking about it, I guess they ARE ! - and they are a gorgeous bird with GREAT song ! 
Where I go, I am fortunate to be able to photograph them at great length !
Canon 80D, 400 prime, 1.4X, from carpod in dappled open shade....as always, shot as JPEG and PP in Elements 9
I do not know what it is he is eating ! ? - thanks for stopping by .....
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Where I go, I am fortunate to be able to photograph them at great length !Canon 80D, 400 prime, 1.4X, from carpod in dappled open shade....as always, shot as JPEG and PP in Elements 9
I do not know what it is he is eating ! ? - thanks for stopping by .....
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Feb 6, 2019 23:06:00 #
Feb 6, 2019 23:15:28 #
Nice portrait of a colorful bird. Lucky you have them around. Looks like a grub maybe in the beak but my eyes are tired tonight.
Feb 6, 2019 23:16:15 #
Feb 6, 2019 23:48:26 #
Lovely bird and a very pleasant backdrop Larry. Scrub coloration really seems to enhance the bird's colors!
George
George
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Feb 7, 2019 07:19:58 #
imagemeister wrote:
My last central Florida safari turned up this east... (show quote)
Larry, a fantastic photo and a DDL really shows off the excellent sharpness and details.
Greg
Feb 7, 2019 09:19:46 #
You are right, Larry...they are a beautiful bird with a beautiful song. Ours should be returning in the next month and I always enjoy photographing them!! Excellent capture too!!
Feb 7, 2019 10:03:42 #
I used to see them as a kid 70 years ago or so in every open field. Now not very much! I have not seen even one the last 5 years....I think I will start actively looking for them this year. Probably due to less open fields & farming, weed control & pesticide use I guess. Their songs are indeed most beautiful! I remember being stopped in my tracks the first time I heard one in a Meadow...had to be special to stop an active boy loving life!
Hope I can get one even picture close to the quality of yours! Great shot!
Hope I can get one even picture close to the quality of yours! Great shot!
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