[Leica] IMG: Phainopepla

[Nathan Wajsman]

Gorgeous, as always.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman

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On 31 Oct 2014, at 13:03, Doug Herr <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net> wrote:

> The Phainopepla is the northernmost member of the family Ptilogonatidae, the Silky Flycatchers.  Ptilogonatidae is represented by only 4 species, found primarily in Central America.
> 
> Sacramento County is possibly the northern end of this bird's normal range; their diet is primarily fruit and insects.  This particular bird is an immature male who has found the birdbath in my yard:
> 
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/ptilogonatidae/phaino03.html
> 
> The adult male will not have light-colored tips on its feathers.
> 
> technical stuff: R8/DMR, 280mm f/4 APO-Telyt-R, tripod & blind.  All comments welcome.
> 
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
> 
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