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1) D200 + 80-400 VR @ 230mm, ISO 400, 1/250, f 5.3

See it 850 pixels high:

http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/111409DSC_8670B-850h.jpg

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2) D200 + 80-400 VR @ 210mm, ISO 400, 1/125, f 5.3

See it 850 pixels high:

http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/111409DSC_8669B-850h.jpg

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3) D200 + 80-400 VR @ 86mm, ISO 400, 1/250, f 5

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/111409DSC_8659-1280w.jpg

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4) D200 + 80-400 VR @ 310mm, ISO 400, 1/80, f 5.3

See it 1280 pixels wide:

http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/111409DSC_8699B-1280w.jpg

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5) D200 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/200, f 5.6

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/111409DSC_8648C-1280w.jpg

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6) D200 + 80-400 VR @ 250mm, ISO 400, 1/60, f 5.3

See it 850 pixels high:

http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/111409DSC_8700B-850h.jpg

As I walked into the bathroom I spotted lots of green birds in our flowering pair tree. The tree was bright orange in full fall color. I notice the tree was full of green birds and I dropped the magazine I was about to read and ran for my camera. I head to out kitchen which has the best view and started taking photos through the double pain window. An hour later when I remembered I needed to go I headed back upstairs and found my magazine waiting for me.

These non migratory exotics are Monk Parakeets and have made there home in North America with colonies throughout New England with a very famous colony in Brooklyn New York. There were 8 birds in my tree here in Queens and we have seen and/or heard them for the past few days. We are wondering if they are establishing a new colony here.

I’ll post more of these beautiful birds another day.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:03 AM

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p.1 #2 · The surprise

There goes the neighborhood

Nice treat for you, Morris.

Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:26 AM

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p.1 #3 · The surprise

Morris,
What a great opportunity these cam out very nice

Tim

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:28 AM

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p.1 #4 · The surprise

gosh, i love that fall colors in your backyard Morris. Great setting you have here. Nice shots!

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:31 AM

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p.1 #5 · The surprise

Nice shots Morris, great colour combo.

Rob

Nov 17, 2009 at 05:23 AM

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p.1 #6 · The surprise

wonderful they found you too. i particularly like #4 with the rain and lovely background.

hobbes

Nov 17, 2009 at 05:23 AM

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p.1 #7 · The surprise

Beautiful birds in a beautiful backyard. I hope they will make a colony in your
backyard.

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Nov 17, 2009 at 06:45 AM

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p.1 #8 · The surprise

We have a colony of them too! the nests they built are huge! condominium style

What atreat for you

I like 4,5 best.

Nov 17, 2009 at 06:59 AM

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p.1 #9 · The surprise

Neat!
Ron

Nov 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM

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p.1 #10 · The surprise

Great looking shots Morris, that had to be quite a nice surprise....

Nov 17, 2009 at 11:59 AM

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p.1 #11 · The surprise

I wasn't sure what to expect with the title on the post. I am glad I checked out, these are very nice. The first two are my picks. It's always fun to get a capture in your own backyard. - Paul

Nov 17, 2009 at 02:47 PM

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p.1 #12 · The surprise

That's great that they decided to stop by your house Morris. Nice job capturing them along with the fantastic colors of the BGs. I like the close-up in #4 the best. Wish I had some of these in my backyeard.

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:02 PM

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p.1 #13 · The surprise

Excellent series Morris well done

Garen

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:04 PM

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p.1 #14 · The surprise

A great chance to see these unusual fellows.
#3 shows off the subject very nicely.

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:24 PM

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p.1 #15 · The surprise

Morris -
My choice goes to image #3. Nice colors.
- Ken

Nov 17, 2009 at 03:24 PM

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p.1 #16 · The surprise

Morris I used to have one of these when I was a teenager,

but I fast traded her in as I read they're really only happy in a flock.

Nice catches.

Morris - I really wish you'd start putting the numbers before the photos - after becomes confusing to me...

So - my count - - # 4 & 6 are my favorites.

Lil

Nov 17, 2009 at 04:46 PM

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p.1 #17 · The surprise

What a nice treat Morris!! I have seen these guys in Norwalk CT a few years ago but I don't have any nice pictures of them. You did a great job on them!

Tim

Nov 17, 2009 at 05:39 PM

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This should increase property values

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Nov 17, 2009 at 06:14 PM

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p.1 #19 · The surprise

Great pics of these beautiful birds Morris!
Lucky you to have them in your pear tree!
Martin

Nov 17, 2009 at 06:46 PM

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p.1 #20 · The surprise

Mr Zoom wrote:
There goes the neighborhood

Nice treat for you, Morris.

Ken

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Thank you Ken.

Morris

Nov 18, 2009 at 01:54 AM

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