Female Redstart

[mick johnson]

The female just about to land at the nesthole in the side of a stone barn.

I wanted the male really but as he hardly came I only got a couple of shot's of him and not as good as the female.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/mickjohnson/RS.jpg

Also did'nt get the time as they fledged after an hour or so.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/mickjohnson/Redstart2.jpg

I think they are sitting again which is pretty rare with Redstarts I believe.

[rh1944]

I'd be more than happy with the shot of the female - excellent composition and capture.

[Matt Sayle]

THe first is really good :clap: The second is good too.

[Just Dave]

both cracking shots :clap:

[Kiasmum]

:agree:

[Jo]

:clap: Nice work! Would you post a pic of the male please? Don't mind the quality at all, but would love to see one in the flesh :)

Though I have to say the second looks more like a juvenile robin.. in fact the spitting image of the one I have visiting my feeders! :lol:

[Cuddy]

Very fine pair of photos, well done on the female in flight.

[mick johnson]

:clap: Nice work! Would you post a pic of the male please? Don't mind the quality at all, but would love to see one in the flesh :)

Though I have to say the second looks more like a juvenile robin.. in fact the spitting image of the one I have visiting my feeders! :lol:


Jo, these are the only two I got because he only came 3 times I think.

Yes, the young do look like a Robin.

The second one has his wings almost in, but you have to take a load of shot's to get a good one.

He sure is a lovely colourfull bird though.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/mickjohnson/RS2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/mickjohnson/RS3.jpg

[Venomator]

Excellent images and the late additions are well worth posting imhgo ... :thumbs:








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[mick johnson]

Thank's to all for commenting....

[IanC_UK]

very nice, never seen a redstart beforee :)

[oldgit]

stunning, the first shot, stunning

[jimbob]

great shot's mick;) your images not worth posting and mine differ greatly judging by the quality of your male pics.all are superb:clap:

[dixon]

Brilliant set of pics. The first one is absolutely stunning.........

[Jo]

Not much wrong with those male shots either! :clap: Beautiful! :)

[erding]

The 2 inflight shots are excellent.

What lens/body were you using?

Tom

[busterboy]

stunning, the first shot, stunning

Must agree a fantastic capture.:thumbs:

[mick johnson]

The 2 inflight shots are excellent.

What lens/body were you using?

Tom

Thank's, I was using a 40d, Sigma 105 macro lens and flash.

[mav]

nice shots mick you got a long lens yet
rob

[mick johnson]

nice shots mick you got a long lens yet
rob

Hi Mav, I have a 100-400 atm but I just got a 300 f2.8 after having a go with a friends lens.

[fracster]

Wow,cracking shots......:clap: