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Bearded Reedling without beard :)


Bearded Reedling without beard :)
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Copyright: Ralf Lukovic (ralfsworld) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 502 W: 88 N: 1791] (6034)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-08
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 400mm F/2.8 L IS USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-09 5:20
Viewed: 376
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I am back with new shot :) after short pause.
Today's post is Bearded Reedling which was on my list to photograph in last two years. I found this juvenile Bearded Reedling in the end of day when I was on way back to my home. Hjälstaviken was place where I found one of the 3 Bearded Reedlings playing a round in the reed beds which are a natural habitat of this birds. It was windy evening and not easy to photograph this birds that just shows up for only few seconds. I was really lucky to get two good shots of five and this is one of them. I hope you like it :)

I used 800mm, Manual settings on the camera ISO-400, F/5,6 1/400sec...

Panurus biarmicus, is a peculiar small passerine bird. It is also frequently known as the Bearded Tit due to some similarities to Long-tailed Tits, or Bearded Parrotbill since it was later placed with these after it was removed from the true tits in the family Paridae. But accoring to more recent research, it is actually a most unique songbird - no other living species seems to be particularly closely related to it. Thus, it seems that the monotypic family Panuridae must again be recognized.

The Bearded Reedling is a species of temperate Europe and Asia. It is resident, and most birds do not migrate other than eruptive or cold weather movements. It is vulnerable to hard winters, which may kill many birds.

This is a small orange-brown bird with a long tail and an undulating flight. The male has a grey head and black moustaches (not a beard). Flocks often betray their presence in a reedbed by their characteristic "ping" call.

This species is a wetland specialist, breeding colonially in large reedbeds by lakes or swamps. It eats reed aphids in summer, and reed seeds in winter, its digestive system actually changing to cope with the very different seasonal diets...

source: wiki
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2487 W: 132 N: 7075] (22101)
  • [2008-06-09 5:41]

Hej Ralf,
Grattis!
You have made a fine capture of a bird that I have wanted to photograph for a long time.
Great sharp shot of this juvenile male Bearded Reedling. You were lucky to get it in the open.
TFS/Hälsningar,
Ivan

När vi var i Uppsala för tre veckor sedan var det för kallt, annars skulle vi ha åkt till Hjälstaviken. Här är det väldigt varmt och torrt. Torkan har varat i sex veckor nu och det finns inga fjärilar och fåglarna har det svårt.

Hola Ralf, muy bonita la fotografia, bien compuesta, nitida con buena luz y excelente color. Un saludo

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2369 W: 164 N: 7114] (22494)
  • [2008-06-09 6:32]

Hej Ralf!
Wow, you're lucky to have captured this rare and beautiful bird that I've only seen once at close hand. Brilliant shot in lovely light and superb focus on the beautiful eye. Excellent sharpness and fine colours that stand out against the background. I like your composition too.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hola Ralf.
Impresiona la nitidez y la excelente iluminación de tu trabajo. Supongo que en buena parte se debe al equipo magnífico que tienes.
Un trabajo verdaderamente profesional
Saludos
Jacobo

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  • Rolf Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 27] (196)
  • [2008-06-09 6:50]

Hello Ralf
Nice shot of this beautiful bird captured with great quality.
TFS
Rolf

Hi Ralf,
you have taken a superb shot with great sharpness and wonderful composition well done.
TFS.

Hi Ralf,
Two out of five sounds very good to me.
And congratulations, two years is long time to wait..
But well worth it as seen here today.
Excellent work,
Howard
PS - I WANT THAT LENS!!

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 8 N: 4318] (14043)
  • [2008-06-09 9:39]

Hi Ralf,

You are introducing me to a bird I have never seen before. This juvenile Bearded Reeding is wonderful. He was worth the two year wait! A wonderful pose showing off his face, eye, pale plummage, and lovely wings and tail feathers. I hope you can find an adult and post that too.

Jane

nice shot,. great sharpness and detail, nicely done

Hi Ralf,

These birds are very difficult subjects to capture. Very good pose with nice composition, pin-sharp details and excellent colours.

TFS

Pekka

hello Ralf

very beautiful photo of this beautiful bird, with fine POV
and appropriate vertical framing, excellent luminosity and lovely
brightness of the image, lovely softness of the colours,
great sharpness and details, i love his pose and expression
of his glance, and beautifil catch-light at the eye, TFS

Asbed

Hi Ralf,
fantastic colours, good composition. Great shot.
Thanks
Pierre

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1998 W: 6 N: 1948] (13031)
  • [2008-06-10 1:48]

Hola Ralf,
preciosa captura,
interesante pov y bello pose,
hermoso trabajo,
saludos
pt

Hi Ralf
Wonderful capture with nice soft color and superb detail
Top quality shot, the two years was well worth waiting for
tfs jon

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 1 N: 3967] (13346)
  • [2008-06-10 6:02]

Hello Ralf,
Wonderful composition with great details and colors. Outstanding work Ralf, thank you for sharing this pleasant image.
Rick

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 24 N: 4870] (15888)
  • [2008-06-10 6:07]

Hi Ralf,
Outstanding shot of this cute little Bearded Reedling in a fabulous pose. Lovely colours, details and sharpness on its plumage with beautiful light and exposure handling. It is so pleasing to the eyes. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2304 W: 59 N: 3674] (11774)
  • [2008-06-10 6:20]

Hi Ralf,
Nice catch. Details, light and soft color tones look good. TFS
All the best,
Selen

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1104 W: 59 N: 2243] (7437)
  • [2008-06-10 10:56]

Hello Ralf,
Don't have much time, very beautiful photo.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 741 W: 11 N: 1381] (4761)
  • [2008-06-10 11:40]

Hi Ralf

What a lovely bird you share with us.
Nicely composed with a great POV and a fine pose.
Very nice details and the eye is very nice indeed.
Lovely lighting and great colours.

Hil

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1128 W: 254 N: 2428] (11041)
  • [2008-06-11 1:50]

Hi Ralf,

As well a bird that I never saw in realtime,its got a great pose,the details and colors looking good,tfs

Paul

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