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Common Blackbird


Common Blackbird
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Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (siggi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-29 7:32
Viewed: 174
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Common Blackbird, Turdus merula, is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian Blackbird (especially in North America, to distinguish it from the unrelated New World blackbirds)[2], or simply Blackbird (in areas where it is the only blackbird-like species). It breeds in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand. It has a number of subspecies across its large range; a few of the Asian subspecies are sometimes considered to be full species. Depending on latitude, the Common Blackbird may be resident, partially migratory or fully migratory.[3]

The male of the nominate subspecies, which is found throughout most of Europe, is all black except for a yellow eye-ring and bill and has a rich melodious song; the adult female and juvenile have mainly dark brown plumage. This species breeds in woods and gardens, building a neat, mud-lined, cup-shaped nest. It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, earthworms, berries, and fruits.

Both sexes are territorial on the breeding grounds, with distinctive threat displays, but are more gregarious during migration and in wintering areas. Pairs will stay in their territory throughout the year where the climate is sufficiently temperate. This common and conspicuous species has given rise to a number of literary and cultural references, frequently related to its song.
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Good picture with verry nice details.Best regards.Alin.

Siggi
Wonderful Turdus merula today!
Great colors and details to this lovely capture.
Horia

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 407 W: 0 N: 1011] (5460)
  • [2009-10-29 8:00]

Very good photo of this female Blackbird, there are nice natural colors and fine details!

Wundervoll, Siggi, diese Zusammenstellung ist atemberaubend schön. Die Farben sind so warm, ein super Foto, Danke
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Great Composition, I like the contrast between the black bird plumage and the red berries. Congratulations!!

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 647 W: 15 N: 1589] (6203)
  • [2009-10-29 8:41]

Hello Siegfried
Beautiful photo with wonderful colors and composition.
Regards
Razvan

Hello Siggi,

A great capture of this bird with lovely coloration, sharpness & details. Well done with very nice POV & pose.

TFS & regards

Umar

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 598 W: 0 N: 523] (3096)
  • [2009-10-29 10:12]

Hi Siggi,

Very beautiful composition you. Excellent details and colors.
Have a pleasant evening,
Adrian

Hello Siegfried,

a very nice picture from this blackbird with fine autumnalis colours.

Gert

hello Siegfried
very nice composition with good details
beautiful colours andnice BG.
greeting lou

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 0 N: 162] (868)
  • [2009-10-29 12:05]

Hello Siegfried, lovely shot with wonderful details and composition.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet

Siggi
Wonderful capture this lovely little bird.
Congratulation!
Mariana

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 656 W: 0 N: 228] (4942)
  • [2009-10-29 12:14]

Slav Sîggî,
Excellent capture with wonderful colors and composition.
TFS.
Dûrzan

Ciao Siggi, lovely bird in nice pose, fantastic colors, fine details, wonderful composition with splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-29 17:06]

Hi Siggi,the bird is common,but i know that take birds is always difficult..i try me too thinking at the end of butterflies to have something new to post..but isn't easy..heheh...your pic is very nice,colors and compositions are beautifuls.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Hey mate!
I love this shot!So very different from your normal shots, yet technically perfect like all yours!
Bravo!
Goldy

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9083)
  • [2009-10-30 1:03]

Hi Siegfried,
a lovely beauty of this bird. The sharpness is superbs. The red fruits allow the image to bee senn in a better contrast.
Good lighting and good presentation.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-10-30 4:18]

Hello Siggi,
A fine capture of a female Blackbird taken with nice sharpness against a blue sky and well composed with the Rowan berries and branches.
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-10-30 10:30]

Hello Siegfried,
Very beautiful photo of this blackbird in very nice natural contrasting colours and great sharpnes and details. Good POV, composition and DOF.
Have a good weekend,
Peter

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3915] (15730)
  • [2009-11-02 4:29]

Lieber Siegfried,
Bin immer wieder verspätet mit meinen Kritiken. Aber dieses Bild hatte ich gesehen und wollte es noch kommentieren, da es mir speziell gefallen hat. Das Licht, die lebhafte Pose der Amsel, die roten Beeren und der blaue Himmel tragen zu diesem schönen und natürlichen Bild zu.Wirklich gut gemacht!
Herzlche Grüsse
Anne

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