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Grosbeak grooving · **3 Likes**

I spotted Blue Grosbeak land on the catkins (flowers) of our American Chestnut tree and got a few shots, including this one of a male about to mate with the female that landed on the catkins.

**MikeNArk** · 06-03-2023, 07:27 AM

Super capture at the right moment. Beautiful feather display in preparation for landing. Those catkins are amazing to view. Thanks for sharing this delightful image.

**mahanpots** · 06-03-2023, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Super capture at the right moment. Beautiful feather display in preparation for landing. Those catkins are amazing to view. Thanks for sharing this delightful image.

Thanks so much, and you're welcome.

**Tonytee** · 06-03-2023, 10:37 PM

I must agree that this is an amazing and fortunate wildlife image. Thanks very much for sharing.

Tony.

**mahanpots** · 06-05-2023, 03:58 AM - **1 Like**

Thank you. It happend so quickly, and I had the camera ready.

**MikeNArk** · 06-05-2023, 02:58 PM

Nice companion shot. Beautiful color in the birds wings. The 1/1500 shutter speed froze the action.

**angkymac** · 06-05-2023, 09:57 PM

Very excellent photographs!
Not only of the chestnut blooms, but especially of the birds--timing was outstanding!
Angky

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06-05-2023, 03:58 AM - 1 Like	#5
mahanpots Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seagrove, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 953 Original Poster	Thank you. It happend so quickly, and I had the camera ready. Attached Images

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06-03-2023, 07:27 AM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,261	Super capture at the right moment. Beautiful feather display in preparation for landing. Those catkins are amazing to view. Thanks for sharing this delightful image.

06-03-2023, 04:26 PM	#3
mahanpots Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seagrove, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 953 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Super capture at the right moment. Beautiful feather display in preparation for landing. Those catkins are amazing to view. Thanks for sharing this delightful image. Thanks so much, and you're welcome.

06-03-2023, 10:37 PM	#4
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,544	I must agree that this is an amazing and fortunate wildlife image. Thanks very much for sharing. Tony.

06-05-2023, 02:58 PM	#6
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,261	Nice companion shot. Beautiful color in the birds wings. The 1/1500 shutter speed froze the action.

06-05-2023, 09:57 PM	#7
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Very excellent photographs! Not only of the chestnut blooms, but especially of the birds--timing was outstanding! Angky

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