Blackburnian Warbler

Posted by ADKShooter on Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:44 pm

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Nikon D810, Nikon 300mm F2.8 + 1.4 converter
ISO400, 1/640s, F6.3, Tripod

Continuing theme of Spring adult male warblers. This is a Blackburnian Warbler. I consider it, at first glance, the most striking of the Northeast US warblers and give the males the nickname of "pumpkins" as their throats appear pumpkin orange against the evergreens where they normally breed high in the canopy.

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by paul fletcher on Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:01 pm

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I don't believe that you could have taken a better photo of a Blackburnian warbler than this image, Warren!
The pattern on the head is so well portrayed . The branches add very much to the overall appeal of the photograph.

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by peter makuch on Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:26 pm

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the exposure is tack on and the added tree with all that mossy on the branches makes this warbler pop in this frame, I like the habitat in which he was taken, very well done.

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by david fletcher on Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:53 am

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Fabulous image Warren. The lichens add a nice touch, and I don't think I've seen better images of these very beautiful warblers.

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by Dan Kearl on Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:48 am

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Very nice subject with a nice head turn to show off....

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by Ron Day on Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:26 pm

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I agree with your assessment of the "striking" quality of the Blackburnian warbler, Warren! Without question, those yellow and pumpkin orange tones are simply gorgeous! The composition of your image is excellent, as is the pose with the bird gazing across and through the frame. Great image!

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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:55 am

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Ron Day wrote:

+1- this really shows off the exceptional beauty of the elusive Blackburnian, usually found very high up in the canopy around here.

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by Mary Brun on Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:27 pm