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Turdus pilaris


Turdus pilaris
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Copyright: TOMESCU Cezar Valentin (tomcezar) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 195 W: 0 N: 258] (1631)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 350 D, Canon EF 80-200 1:4.5-5.6
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-19 23:04
Viewed: 745
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) is a member of the thrush family Turdidae. This species was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema naturae in 1758 under its current scientific name. Its English name, dating back to at least the twelfth century, derives from the Anglo-Saxon feld-fere meaning "traveller through the fields", probably from their constantly moving, foraging habits.

It breeds in woodland and scrub in northern Europe and Asia. It is strongly migratory, with many northern birds moving south during the winter. It is a very rare breeder in Great Britain and Ireland, but winters in large numbers in these countries.

It nests in trees, laying several eggs in a neat nest. Unusually for a thrush, they often nest in small colonies, possibly for protection from large crows. Migrating birds and wintering birds often form large flocks, often with Redwings.

It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects and earthworms in summer, and berries in winter.

The Fieldfare is 22-27 cm long, with a plain brown back, white underwings, and grey rump and rear head. The breast has a reddish wash, and the rest of the underparts are White. The breast and flanks are heavily spotted. The sexes are similar,

The male has a simple chattering song, and a chattering flight and alarm call.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieldfare


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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2008-02-19 23:52]

Hi Tomescu,

A very nice capture,the sharpness and exposure are great,I like the fact that you see the snowflakes falling around the bird,thanks

Paul

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-02-19 23:55]

Buna Cezar,

Ai reusit o fotografie foarte buna. Imi plac mult culorile si dinamica data de fulgii ne zapada ce cad in jurul pasarii. Calitatea imaginii este de asemenea foarte buna cu detalii clare.

Felicitari,
Cristian

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2008-02-20 1:18]

Hola amigo,
interesante escena,
perfecta captura y detalles.
saludos Tomescu

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 406 W: 0 N: 1011] (5434)
  • [2008-02-20 2:06]

Salut!
Felicitari, o fotografie foarte reusita!
Joska

Hello Tomescu,
Great shot, fantastic chilly atmosphere, i can almost feel the icy wind, excellent composition and point of view, terrific sharpness and good depth of field,lovely colors and superb details, very well done!
Angela

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2008-02-20 6:47]

Hello Cezar,
Excellent photo in fantastic colours and with perfect sharp details. POV, DOF, composition and pose are outstanding. Perfect atmosphere.
Regards,
Peter

Buna Cezar,
Superba captura. Atmosfea hivernala data de fulgii de nea este extraordinara.In plus focus si compozitie de nota 10.

Felicitari!

Mirca

Hi Tomescu,
A very pretty photo, very fresh!! ;o))
Ferran

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