Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

[FlyFitz]

We've had 3 of these in our backyard over the past week. Finally was able to get a few shots yesterday. Male, female, and juvenile (I think.) First time we have ever had these! Cool birds...

1. Male


IMG_9837 by flyfitz, on Flickr

2. Female


IMG_9897 by flyfitz, on Flickr

3. Juvenile


IMG_9943 by flyfitz, on Flickr

4. Male in Habitat


IMG_9953 by flyfitz, on Flickr

All taken w/60D, 100-400L, mixed ISO, some with touch of flash/BB.

Thanks for checking them out.

Sean Fitz

[AndyB1975]

Great shots and lovely looking birds. Crisp and clear and captured the colours well. Wish we had those in the UK.

Are these all hand held? I have been trying to get some bird pictures from my garden too, but even at 300mm im struggling so I appreciate how hard it must have been to acheive.

[FlyFitz]

Great shots and lovely looking birds. Crisp and clear and captured the colours well. Wish we had those in the UK.

Are these all hand held? I have been trying to get some bird pictures from my garden too, but even at 300mm im struggling so I appreciate how hard it must have been to acheive.

Thanks! They are from a tri-pod with a solid ballhead (Acratech GP). If you are hand-holding, you will need image stabilization and a pretty high shutter speed, though it is possible for sure. Tough though! Tripod and ballhead has greatly improved my photos...

Sean

[Nikon Shooter]

I used to see these here in southern Missouri, but not in a long time. Very nice shots. Thank you.

[jprzybyla]

Good images Sean. Nice detail, good color.

[jeeperman]

Nice captures Sean. Cool little birds the Grosbeaks.

[FlyFitz]

Thanks, all. These small and medium sized birds are great practice!

[Snow Leopard]

Wow what capture great job just love it!!!!!!!!!!