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Evening Grosbeak female


Evening Grosbeak female
Photo Information
Copyright: jeanpaul Bolduc (jeanpaul) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2047 W: 99 N: 3276] (13845)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-31
Categories: Birds
Camera: Pentax *ist D, 70-300mm f4-5.6
Exposure: f/4.8, 1/280 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-01-01 16:49
Viewed: 715
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Evening Grosbeak
Coccothraustes vespertinusOrder: PASSERIFORMESFamily: Finches (Fringillidae)




General
Evening Grosbeak: Large, stocky finch with bright orange-yellow back, rump, and underparts. Head is brown, heavy bill is pale and bright yellow eyebrows extend onto forehead. Wings are dark with bold white patches. Tail is dark. Female is similar but grayer and with white-tipped tail.

Range and Habitat
Evening Grosbeak: Breeds from British Columbia east to Nova Scotia and south to northern New England, Minnesota, the mountains of Mexico, and California. Spends winters south to California, Texas, and South Carolina; nests in coniferous forests and visits deciduous woodlands and suburban areas in the winter.

Interesting Facts
Evening Grosbeak: A recent report from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology makes it clear the lovely Evening Grosbeak is declining at backyard feeders in the East. Why? No one knows for sure, but data points to one theory which suggests changes in spruce budworm abundance which the Grosbeaks feed their young may be contributing to the decline. Originally a more Western U.S. bird, the Evening Grosbeak’s range progressively moved East and now can be found – though less frequently – all across the northern portions of the United States. Its striking plumage is a favorite of birders with feeders (like the Opus Top Flight Triple Tube feeder) and especially stops at backyards with birdbaths for a drink and a quick dip. The short, thick conical bill is perfect for sunflower seeds, fruits and nuts in the winter when this species was a more frequent visitor. Let’s hope with conservation and help from backyard feeders like ourselves, the Evening Grosbeak will remain a welcome visitor and friend.
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Salut Jeanpaul et un 2007 avec beaucoup des belles photos!
Com d'habitude un autre excellent photo avec des belles couleurs et détails!
Mircea

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2043 W: 6 N: 2025] (13279)
  • [2007-01-01 17:54]

Hola Jeanpaul, bello pajaro y colores excelentes buen pov y compo...saludos amigo.

Preciosos colores Jeanpaul. Otra linda ave para incluis en tu galería.
Muy cuidada presentación. Saludos, JL.

jeanpaul,

nice job, wonderful colors and a very attractive bird, I love all the tones in her feathers.
great job,

fototab

Bonjour Jeanpaul,
Another great shot of a cute little bird. Very sharp, great details, and very neat blurry BG.

Ben Lakitan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1791 W: 8 N: 4653] (15039)
  • [2007-01-02 1:08]

Hi Jeanpaul,

Beautiful capture of the Grosbeak. The colors are marvelous. Wonderful sharpness and details.

TYFS

Jane

Lovely shot Jeanpaul light was a little harsh but you got some great contrast and handled the exposure well. Nice sharpness well done rgds Necip. sorry points tomorrow.

bonjour jean paul
très jolie photo une très bonne netteté et de belle couleur bravo

eric

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  • Libor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 178 W: 1 N: 26] (1104)
  • [2007-01-02 6:17]

wow!beautiful bird!
good quality and composition.
Best regards Libor

Bonjour Jean-Paul,
Tu possède une grande maitrise dans la photographie de ces oiseaux. Toutes tes photos d'eux sont irréprochables. J'adore les détails, la couleur et cette belle luminosité. Vraiment de toute beauté! Felicitations,
Claudine
Merci de nous montrer cette belle femelle

Hello JP, nice shot with an amazing light captured.
Andrea

Hello JP,

Another excllent colorful details photo, nicly composed and capture, perfect DOF BG POV nice work

TFS Kyle

Very good image again, Jeanpaul!
Excellent sharpness and beautiful light.
TFS
Annick

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  • jojo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 168 W: 0 N: 8] (176)
  • [2007-01-02 10:56]

Merveilleuse photo, beaux détails splendides couleurs
bravo

jojo

bonjour JP
quand c'est pas le geai,c'est le gros bec mais a chaque fois c'est tres bon!
la lumiere est bien presente,bonne netteté et pas mal de details.
felici ta tions.
laurent

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  • marcin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 126 W: 0 N: 155] (1371)
  • [2007-01-02 13:08]

witam,
super jak wiekszosc Twoich zdjec, bardzo wysoka jakosc i szczegolowosc
pozdrawiam

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 20 N: 522] (1815)
  • [2007-01-02 13:40]

Hi Jeanpaul,
This is again an excellent picture.
Good sharpness and colours. I am not certain if I like the male or the female more. They are both beautiful.
TFS Paula

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 11 N: 1412] (4849)
  • [2007-01-02 14:47]

Hi Jeanpaul,

Superb shot of this lovely bird, really nicely presented composition and a fantastic POV, nice sharp details, I love the warm colours tones and lighting too.

TFS Hilary :o)

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2007-01-02 15:07]

WoW!WoW!
FÉLIITATIONS!
Joseph

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2007-01-02 19:19]

Salut JeanPaul,
excellent capture, theo pose and the light are wonderful. You did excellent work on the POV and sharpness.
Bonne Annee!
Sky

dear jeanpaul ,
very nice as always.
this is kind,nice and lovely.
thanks my good friend
Saeed

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2084 W: 216 N: 3767] (12502)
  • [2007-01-03 5:53]

Hi JP

Another very beautiful bird photo from you!
Again one with charming colors, taken in a warm, beautiful light, with super sahrp details andfrom an excellent POV.
Very nicly presented and composed, as well!

Cheers and Happy 2007
Horia

Bonjour Jean-Paul,

Une belle image de ce Gros Bec, la photo a une bonne composition, netteté et de jolies couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

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