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Gray Catbird
Lens: DA* 300 Camera: K5IIS Photo Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/45s Aperture: F7.1 
Posted By: daacon, 06-10-2015, 06:50 AM

A new one for me. Did not stay long enough for some better shots , this one is not as sharp as I would like (eye is a little soft) but it was neat to see a different species.

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Gray Catbird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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06-10-2015, 04:05 PM   #2
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Nice capture.

I enjoy watching the catbirds sneak around my backyard as well
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we don't have these in our parts Dave, must be a tourist just stopping by your place.
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QuoteOriginally posted by robgski Quote
Nice capture.
I enjoy watching the catbirds sneak around my backyard as well
Thanks Rob appreciate the comment.

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we don't have these in our parts Dave, must be a tourist just stopping by your place.
haha could be Bob first time I have noticed one at least.

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Sorry, Dave, but I've delved into my vast storehouse of ornithological knowledge and - based on that - I think this is a Gray Poupon.

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Sorry, Dave, but I've delved into my vast storehouse of ornithological knowledge and - based on that - I think this is a Gray Poupon.
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haha well I originally called it dontknoweus whatkinditiseous posted it on FB and within minutes someone corrected me but I like your classification.
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QuoteOriginally posted by daacon Quote
A new one for me. Did not stay long enough for some better shots , this one is not as sharp as I would like (eye is a little soft) but it was neat to see a different species.

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In case you are wondering why it is called a Catbird ...listen to the call...

Gray Catbird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Beautiful bokeh- I also like the composition!


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A good shot Dave, never seen one of these before.
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I have had them visit but haven't gotten a good shot of one yet. Very well done!
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