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Jun 18, 2019 13:40:18   #
TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA
 
martinfisherphoto wrote:
A wonderful shot of the male in the grass by himself. Night and day between the two different shots.



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Jun 18, 2019 13:48:24   #
jak86094
 
TheShoe wrote:


Yes, the shot of the male in grass is super sharp and great color and contrast. I over processed the other one, applying too much noise reduction to a less sharp image. I did go back and reprocess that shot and it improved it somewhat. If interested, scroll up to see the reprocessed image part way through this message chain. Thanks for the support. Have a great week.

jak

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Jun 18, 2019 14:24:57   #
rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.
 
jak86094 wrote:
This small finch like bird was originally called the Nutmeg Manikin. Recently renamed "Scaley-breasted Munia," this exotic species originated in Southeast Asia but has established a viable population in Southern California. A smaller population had found its way to Houston, TX. They seem to populate stream beds and ponds where reeds and grasses are plentiful. They only grow to about 4-1/2" in length and have very quiet calls.

These shots was taken on an overcast day, handheld, with a Nikon D500 and Nikkor 200-500mm telezoom. The birds were part of a larger group discovered yesterday morning at the Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Orange County.
This small finch like bird was originally called t... (show quote)


Excellent post Jak! I have read about this bird but not seen one. You continue to educate me, thank you!
Phil

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Jun 18, 2019 14:57:35   #
jak86094
 
Phil,

They’re fairly common here in SoCal in marshy areas, along creeks, etc, but I don’t think they’re moving very far North. Thanks for looking and commenting. jak

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Jun 18, 2019 18:43:25   #
Carolina Wings Loc: Flew from North Carolina to Pennsylvania
 
jak86094 wrote:
This small finch like bird was originally called the Nutmeg Manikin. Recently renamed "Scaley-breasted Munia," this exotic species originated in Southeast Asia but has established a viable population in Southern California. A smaller population had found its way to Houston, TX. They seem to populate stream beds and ponds where reeds and grasses are plentiful. They only grow to about 4-1/2" in length and have very quiet calls.

These shots was taken on an overcast day, handheld, with a Nikon D500 and Nikkor 200-500mm telezoom. The birds were part of a larger group discovered yesterday morning at the Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Orange County.
This small finch like bird was originally called t... (show quote)


Cool set...love the last one!😎

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Jun 18, 2019 20:40:37   #
woodweasel Loc: bellingham Wa
 
Nice set of captures

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Jun 19, 2019 11:17:33   #
jak86094
 
Carolina Wings wrote:
Cool set...love the last one!😎


Jan,

Thanks so much. That’s very kind. jak

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Jun 19, 2019 11:18:48   #
jak86094
 
woodweasel wrote:
Nice set of captures


Wood weasel,

Thanks very much. Have a great day! jak

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Jun 19, 2019 15:51:35   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
You hit a home run with #2!!

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Jun 19, 2019 17:36:28   #
jak86094
 
raymondh wrote:
You hit a home run with #2!!


I thank you very much for viewing and commenting. Very nice of you. Hope you have a great week and catch some fantastic photographs. Jak

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