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Herb Houghton
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I was able to get some shots of a New Jersey rarity ( especially in the winter up at the top of the state ) of a feeder visiting male painted bunting. The first day I connected with him, it started raining when I finally had seen him, but I was happy to cross him off my little bird bucket list anyways, even though my shots were hi iso poor quality.

I returned the next day with better light, but the crops are still heavy as this bird is very spooky and keeps his distance. He's pretty much a local celebrity as he's been around for 40 something days now. There are plenty of distracting branches, but I was happy with some of these shots anyways, as it's my first one and one of the top little birds on my list. The vermillion flycatcher and mountain bluebird are a few more on my list that I've yet to connect with. The first two shots are from the first day with rain, the rest of them are the second day with late afternoon sun. I'm glad I made the second trip.

A half hour away.

All of them are heavy crops from the 800 plus 1.4x tele on the mark IV.

Herb

#1 day one in the rain

#2 day one in the rain

#3 day two in better light

#5

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Mar 14, 2015 at 11:30 AM

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#6-8 Thanks for looking

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Mar 14, 2015 at 11:32 AM

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Hi Herb,

3, 4 and 7 are my picks. Stunning bird and I hope someday to have the treat you did

Morris

Mar 14, 2015 at 11:35 AM

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What a cool bird and opportunity. Great captures

Mar 14, 2015 at 12:05 PM

Ted ellis
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Way to go Herb

Mar 14, 2015 at 12:17 PM

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That's a seriously cute little bird.

Mar 14, 2015 at 12:23 PM

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Congratulations Herb

- how exciting to find that special beautiful bird to photograph

Mar 14, 2015 at 12:32 PM

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Excellent!. What a gorgeous bird and you captured all of its glory beautifully.

Mar 14, 2015 at 01:06 PM

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Congratulations Herb !!! They are beautiful birds. So glad you got to photograph him. Love 3,5 and 7.

Birdie

Mar 14, 2015 at 01:24 PM

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Too bad the light wasn't a little better for you, but what a treat to see this incredible beauty!

Mar 14, 2015 at 03:00 PM

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Sweet shots Herb. What a beautiful bird.
David

Mar 14, 2015 at 03:09 PM

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Nice work on a very rare find. Not uncommon in Arkansas in the summer but never have seen one in the winter.

Mar 14, 2015 at 03:11 PM

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As they say, the third time (#3 day) is a charm. What a beautiful and colorful bird.

Mar 14, 2015 at 04:18 PM

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That is one colourful bird. Great find. The light on day 2 definitely helped.
Maybe you can get another day with this one!
Don

Mar 14, 2015 at 05:36 PM

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Wow! Congrats! I, too, am stalking this bird!

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#3 and 8 for me!

Mar 14, 2015 at 05:47 PM

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Pretty bird Herb, nice job.

Mar 14, 2015 at 05:51 PM

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Lovely light on the second day Herb, and congrats on the first ~ Ron

Mar 14, 2015 at 07:36 PM

Herb Houghton
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morris wrote:
Hi Herb,

3, 4 and 7 are my picks. Stunning bird and I hope someday to have the treat you did

Morris

Thanks Morris. The bird is still there.

Mar 15, 2015 at 09:57 AM

Herb Houghton
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Steve Perry wrote:
What a cool bird and opportunity. Great captures

Thanks for stopping by Steve

Mar 15, 2015 at 09:57 AM

Herb Houghton
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Ted ellis wrote:
Way to go Herb

Thanks for commenting Ted

Mar 15, 2015 at 10:01 AM

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