A Sparrow, A Junco and a Doll House!

[Hikin' Mike]

We had some sun today (first time in a week), so I went inside my 'doll house' and took some new birdie photos!


White-crowned Sparrow
http://www.thebackcountry.org/images/web_temp/_MG_6300.jpg
5D, 300mm, 1.4x II, tripod, ISO 800, 1/500, f/7.1 - No cropping on this one. Almost too close!


Dark-eyed Junco AKA 'Oregon Junco'
http://www.thebackcountry.org/images/web_temp/_MG_6306.jpg
http://www.thebackcountry.org/images/web_temp/_MG_6307.jpg
5D, 300mm, 1.4x II, tripod, ISO 800, 1/500, f/7.1 - Both were cropped for composition.


My 'Doll House'
http://www.thebackcountry.org/images/web_temp/Blind4.jpg

This is one of two blinds I rigged up. While I was inside, I had a 'Oregon' perch on my tripod. You can see the tripod leg sticking out through the window.

Since my legs (knees) can't bend anymore, my legs wouldn't fit inside the house, so my feet hang out!

[Netgarden]

Nice junco and robin you have there. Great set up too!
I wish we had those birds here in so. cal!

[leaforte]

Nice shots. I just put out the feeder a couple days ago, and the Oregon Junco's are all over it. They only leave occasionally to let the jays clean out the larger sunflower seeds as they fill the tray.

[Maestro]

Way to make use of what you have. Gorgeous images full of detail!

[Zanotti]

Great shots! It is always nice to see the set up as well. Its fun to compare them to others and your own.


Thanks for posting it!




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[Ric Grupe]

Very nice shots. :thumb

Hidden is the best with these little ones.

Here is a Dark-eyed Junco from last February, here.

http://rickay.smugmug.com/photos/256865043_nPs6d-L.jpg

This is the only coloration I've ever seen...until yours.:scratch

[bhowdy]

Nice images Mike. The Junco is especially nice! Very creative with the use of a dollhouse. :thumb

[dlplumer]

Wow! Very impressive shots and setup Mike :clap