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Redpoll on the Snow


Redpoll on the Snow
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Copyright: Eugene Fedorov (Islander_) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 85 W: 0 N: 202] (1451)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony Alfa dSLR A700, Tamron SP AF 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD(IF)
Exposure: f/8, 1/1250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Canada (chapter two), Finches [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-29 15:54
Viewed: 466
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Common Redpoll (Carduelis flammea), male

An abundant breeding bird of the boreal and taiga regions, the Common Redpoll is seen in North America primarily only in the winter. Even then, it generally occurs during irruptions, typically every other year.

Description

A very small finch.
Bill small and conical.
Chin black.
Forehead red.

Size: 12-14 cm (5-6 in)
Wingspan: 19-22 cm (7-9 in)
Weight: 11-20 g (0.39-0.71 ounces)
Sex Differences
Male pink on chest and less streaked, female without pink and heavily streaked.

Sound

Call is a series of chittering notes with some rising, questioning notes.

Conservation Status

Not listed as threatened or endangered.

Other Names

Sizerin flammé (French)
Pardillo sizerín (Spanish)

Cool Facts

Redpolls have throat pouches for temporarily storing seeds. They may fill their pouches with seeds quickly then fly away to swallow the seeds in a more protected, warmer spot.

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Common_Redpoll.html
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Hi Eugene,

Beautiful shot of this redpoll in the snow.
Perfect composition with superb sharpnes andd excellent details
lovely colors and catchlight

TFS Thijs

Hello Eugene,
very nice shot, good composition and point of view,excellent sharpness and great shallow depth of field,beautfiul colors and terrific details.
Angela

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 635] (2847)
  • [2008-01-29 17:41]

Bonjour Eugène,

Il est tout en beauté ton sizerin sur cette belle neige. De très belles couleurs naturelles sous une excellente lumière et le tout agrémenté d'un beau background flou, qui ne dérange aucunement le sujet.

Lise

Hello Eugene,
a fine shot with lovely colours, the Red Poll stand out well in the snow.
the picture is well composed with good POV and fine details.
Well done.

Hi Eugene, this is very excellent sharp detail seen on this Redpoll of yours. The feathers are great but I especially like how you've caught that eye. Very nice exposure and great use of your depth of field.

Thanks, John

Hello Eugene,
What a beautiful shot of this little redpoll in the snow. Stunning colours and excellent detail, exposure is also spot-on, beautiful eye catch, all the best Cheers Rick :) Points coming lost my smiles again :o)

Bonjour Eugène,
Il est magnifique ce sizerin flammé, avec un super BG qui le met en valeur, les couleurs sont superbes.
Bravo
Marie

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