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Redpoll


Redpoll
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Copyright: Paul van Slooten (pvs) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony Alfa dSLR A700, Digital RAW 400
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-31 7:01
Viewed: 531
Points: 32
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A group of redpolls was visiting our birdfeeder yesterday afternoon,as they were not that timid I could make some captures of them,this one was sitting in our peartree,thanks for watching and enjoy the weekend

The Redpolls are a group of small passerine birds in the finch family Fringillidae which have characteristic red markings on their heads. They were formerly placed into the genus Acanthis together with the linnets and the twite, but their closest relatives are actually the crossbills, that are placed in the genus Loxia[1]. The latter genus could be merged with Carduelis in a single genus, for which the name Loxia would then have priority. But this would imply to change the name of a large number of species, and as their adaptations and biogeography are evolutionarily quite peculiar, it would be better to reinstate Acanthis instead, including only the redpolls. There are several different very closely related (Seutin et al., 1995) forms of redpolls which could be considered as anything from one to five species (Knox, 1988). Recent studies (Herremans, 1990; Sangster et al., 2002) tend to support three species, but this is certainly not definite.

All redpolls are northern breeding woodland species, associated with birch trees. They are small dumpy birds, brown or grey-brown above and with a red forehead patch. The adult male's breast is washed in red, but in females and young birds the buff breast and white belly are streaked with brown. The bill is small and yellow. Some birds, particularly young ones, are difficult to assign to species.

They are primarily seed-eaters, and often feed acrobatically like a tit; their diet may include some insects in summer. They have a dry reeling song and a metallic call. They lay 4-7 eggs in a nest in a tree or, in the case of Arctic Redpoll, a large bush. They can form large flocks outside the breeding season, sometimes mixed with other finches.
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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 647 W: 15 N: 1589] (6203)
  • [2009-01-31 7:02]

Hi Paul
Nice capture, good details and natural colors.
Regards.
Razvan

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-01-31 8:01]

Hello Paul,
Excellent photo of the splendid bird. Composition is great with snow, lichens on the bark. I long time ago didn't see his in my countryside.
Best regards, Pawel

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-01-31 8:14]

Hallo Paul,
Goede foto van deze Grote Barmsijs. Misschien was ietsje meer contrast in de foto mogelijk geweest, maar even zo goed zijn de kleuren erg mooi. Erg goede scherpte en een leuke spagaat pose. Prachtige compositie.
Groet,
Peter

hello Paul,
great capture with very fine details. Funny bird pose. Excellent composition.
Very well done
Pierre

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-01-31 10:43]

Hi Paul,

A beautiful capture of this Redpoll on the snowy tree. How nice of him to be a willing model. I love the pose - I don't think he could spread his legs apart any further. I see he is holding something in his beak but I'm not sure what it is. Wonderful colors and details of his face, eye, and feathers. A nice composition in the V of the tree.

Jane

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2009-01-31 10:59]

Hi Paul. This is a first class side view of this Redpoll. You have taken it with good detail and colours. The markings in the feathers show up so well. Looks good with the snow on the tree trunk. well done TFS. interesting notes too
Nick..

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1138 W: 32 N: 1161] (3574)
  • [2009-01-31 11:40]

Hi Paul,
Magnificent capture.POV,sharpness,colors,eye contact and composition are wonderful.Very well done!
Thanks for posting.

hallo Paul
super scherpe foto
mooie compositie
en mooi genomen zo op de takken
mooie barmsijs met zijn rode kap, zo heet hij hier
zal je wel weten denk ik!
groetjes lou

Hi Paul,
Excellent capture of Redpoll in very good pose; great composition, sharp fine details, good lighting.
TFS
Pekka

hello Paul

beautiful photography of the Redpoll, shot with fine POV,
i love his pose each feet on one tree trunk and the way
he is framed betwen the tree trunks, excellent sharpness
and details, the snows adds a plus to the image, TFS

Asbed

nice-cold pic, TFS Ori

Hallo Paul,

Weer een mooie. Toch oppassen om niet te 'bright' te gaan. Zit hier wel op een laptop te kijken, maar toch..

Moment is weer heel mooi en dan in een winters decor.
Goede focus. Veel details in de vogel. Heel goede compositie.

Bedankt en groeten,
Annick

hello Paul
I like the pose of this redpoll : each foot on another branch
beautiful plumage of the bird
colors, POV, composition and colors are excellent
Have a good WE
Jacqueline

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5669] (18533)
  • [2009-02-01 2:22]

Hi Paul.
Splendid picture of a very nice scene. Its quality is the highest. Exposure, combination of the razor sharpness of the main subject (charming bird, tree fork and snow) and pleasant blurriness of the BG are outstanding also as well as POV and composition of the picture. My congratulations and best wishes.
Alexei.

Hi Paul,
Beautiful caught of this redpoll with snow,
very sharp and clear picture,
great colors and détails.
Bravo..
Michel

Hallo Paul
Superb photography. Every little detail is just excellent. From the fine feathers on the head, right down to the paws clutching onto the branch. It is amazing how perfect the back feathers are, as if each one was painted by hand. This is really outstanding. I love the pose of the bird with its paws on either side of the branch. Details are razor sharp and colours wonderful. I like the neutral background and te snow on the branches, which compliment the colours of the bird's plumage and brings it out to its best. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna

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