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SPOTTED FLYCATCHER


SPOTTED FLYCATCHER
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Copyright: Marius Secan (marius-secan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 0 N: 463] (1575)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-06
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/100 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dainty birds 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-21 10:43
Viewed: 250
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 40
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SPOTTED FLYCATCHER JUVENIL (MUSCICAPA STRIATA)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

The Spotted Flycatcher, Muscicapa striata, is a small passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. It breeds in most of Europe and western Asia, and is migratory, wintering in Africa and south western Asia. It is declining in parts of its range.

This is an undistinguished looking bird with long wings and tail. The adults have grey-brown upperparts and whitish underparts, with some streaking on the breast. The legs are short and black, and the bill is black and has the broad but pointed shape typical of aerial insectivores. Juveniles are browner than adults and show the spots on the upperparts which give this species its name.

Spotted Flycatchers hunt from conspicuous perches, making sallies after passing flying insects, and often returning to the same perch. Their upright posture is characteristic.

They are birds of deciduous woodlands, parks and gardens, with a preference for open areas amongst trees. They build an open nest in a suitable recess, often against a wall, and will readily adapt to an open-fronted nest box. 4-6 eggs are laid.

Interestingly, most European birds cannot discriminate between their own eggs and those of other species. The exception to this are the hosts of the Common Cuckoo, which have had to evolve this skill as a protection against that nest parasite. Spotted Flycatcher shows excellent egg recognition, and it is likely that it was once a host of the Cuckoo, but became so good at recognising the intruder's eggs that it ceased to be victimised. A contrast to this is the Dunnock, which appears to be a recent Cuckoo host, since it does not show any egg discrimination.

The flycatcher's call is a thin, drawn out soft and high pitched tssssseeeeeppppp, slightly descending in pitch.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2009-10-21 10:56]

Hi Marius. You have taken a good side view of this Spotted Flycatcher . With sharp focusing and fine detail in the feathers. With good use of the light. It stands out well from the dark BG. well taken TFS,
Nick..

Hello Marius,
a splendid picture of the Spotted Flycatcher j. taken from a very good POV with fine detail and very beautiful colours, a very pleasing composition with a good contrast against a dark BG.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 15 N: 1607] (6263)
  • [2009-10-21 11:47]

Buna
Faina poza. Cuori naturale si detalii bune. Putin cam prea sharp, dar o poza buna.
Numai bine
Razvan

Hello Marius,

a great shot from this birrd with good pov and dof and blurred bg.
fine colours.

Gert

Hello Marius,

A great capture of this Spotted Flycatcher with lovely details & sharpness. Very nicely done & TFS.

Best regards

Umar

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-10-21 13:57]

Hello Marius,
Very nice shot my favorite bird which live near my flat every year. Good composition, on dark BG the bird is visible very nice.
Regards, Pawel

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1022] (5516)
  • [2009-10-21 20:10]

Foarte frumoasa fotografie, felicitari!

Hello Maruis,
a very fine picture od this Spotted Flycather.
The bird is well exposed with fine natural colours and sharp
with lots of details.
Only small nit, I think the BG could be a half step brighter.
But nevertheless it a very fine picture.
Well done.

Kind Regards
Gert

Buna fotografia cu aceasta pasare draguta.Se vad bine toate detaliile.Felicitari si salutari.Alin.

hello Marius
exceptional moment and scene, your photo output marvellously, the use of light fascinates me!
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-10-22 8:24]

Hello Marius
Nice closed up .Good POV and nice pose from your subject.Sharp image with good plumage detail.I like the dark BG.
TFS Michel

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 162 N: 968] (2839)
  • [2009-10-22 9:18]

Hello Marius,
A lovely view of the Spotted Flycatcher, a very pretty little bird! I like the light and the details that really show up very nicely against the dark green background.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2009-10-22 12:06]

Hello Marius,
A superb capture of a Spotted Flycatcher! The POV is great to show most of its features with excellent sharpness and lighting against the natural dark BG in a pleasing compositiion.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

Hi Marius
Outstanding photo...Great color and detail against a the dark BG...TFS
Jim

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 94 N: 5542] (17634)
  • [2009-10-27 4:35]

Hello Marius,
Good photo of this Spotted Flycatcher. There's a bit of halo around head of the bird, a pity. Beautiful colours against the dark BG. Good composition, pose and POV.
Regards,
Peter

nice contrasty portrait, TFS Ori

Hello Marius
a great shot of Striped Flycatcher against black BG, with sharp focus, great using light, POV and composition. coloration superb. thanks for sharing,
best wishes
Ahmet

Hello Marius!

Excellent shot of spotted flycatcher - great sharpness and details and well choosen sontrasting background

Regards
Jacek

Hallo Marius
Thanks for sharing this beautiful Spotted Flycatcher with us. Tiny birds like these have a special place in my heart. This photo is jam packed with awesome detail and features. The arrangement of soft colours is very striking. A good close-up with clear details. I enjoyed the sight. The charcoal beak with its sharp edge is just to die for and really add some extra oomph to this super image. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards
Anna

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 609 W: 0 N: 541] (3164)
  • [2009-10-31 10:48]

Salut Marius,
excelent macro cu un BG de top. Superba compozitie !
Itidoresc un weekend placut,
Adrian

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