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[luxborealis]

I photographed this recently fledged robin in my backyard. He stayed around most of the afternoon, with periodic feedings from “Dad”.

#1:  D800E w/ 200-500 @ 500mm, f5.6@1/160, ISO 800
#2:  as above @ 350mm, f/11@1/60, ISO 200, flash w/ Better Beamer

[John R]

Just saw this and your Spring birds post- lovely series. Especially like the grumpy fledgling robin and the even sterner wood pecker! Not necessarily the ones I like most, but they sure are the most entertaining to me. Must be my tendency to see these heavenly creatures in an anthropomorphic way. Makes me want to buy a large lens and try this out!!

JR

[churly]

I do believe you are getting the hang of it.  Both sets are nicely done.
Chuck

[Jeremy Roussak]

Cute.

Jeremy

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

I do believe you are getting the hang of it.  Both sets are nicely done.
Chuck

+1.

[Bob_B]

I love the 2nd photo! Nice work Terry.

[LesPalenik]

Just beautiful!

[jc1]

Love the creamy bokeh. 

Thanks for sharing 

[Mark Nadler]

I like the Robin fledgling.

mark

[Kevin Gallagher]

 Great shot bot Terry, to me the first one reminds of The Angry Bluebird.