Winged Wednesday 10.25.2023

[Eric Gofreed]

I won't be back home til Thursday. My contribution to the Tuesday afternoon edition of Winged Wednesday is part 3 of my headshot series. I can do part 4 next week or move on. Let me know if you have a preference.

Golden Eagle, USA (captive bird)

Chestnut-headed oropendola, Ecuador

Yellow-throated toucan, Costa Rica

Kea, New Zealand

Peacock, Albuquerque Zoo, New Mexico
The species is actually, "Peafowl." Males are Peacocks and females are "Peahens." However, peafowl of either sex are often referred to colloquially as "Peacocks."

 

[AlanLichty]

Beautiful portraits of all of these birds Eric. The level of detail in these images is impressive to say the least.

 

[Trent Watts]

Incredible detail in all of your shots Eric. The impossible bill on the Toucan is captivating when viewed so close. I really like the Peacock as well.

 

[Trent Watts]

Since we are still on head shots and my bird head shots are pretty much used up I will switch to some close-up shots of smaller things.

A Great Golden Digger Wasp.

BugGuide says this is a Melanoplus bivittatus grasshopper.

A Wolf Spider.

A Bee Fly.

A Cabbage White butterfly.

 

[Jim Sanderson]

Terrific head shots.

 

[Jim Sanderson]

Three from Monday. The migratory birds are heading back to the wetlands of California. Always a good time of year for me.

 

[Trent Watts]

Three from Monday. The migratory birds are heading back to the wetlands of California. Always a good time of year for me.


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Great shots Jim. I like to see that many Pintails in one shot.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Since we are still on head shots and my bird head shots are pretty much used up I will switch to some close-up shots of smaller things.

A Great Golden Digger Wasp.
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BugGuide says this is a Melanoplus bivittatus grasshopper.
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A Wolf Spider.
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A Bee Fly.
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A Cabbage White butterfly.
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Every photo is a superlative portrait. Love all those different compound eyes. The wasp has 5 eyes, two huge eyes, and a triangle-shaped trio of small ocelli (single-lens eyes). The grasshopper and bee fly also have 5 eyes. The Spider has 8 eyes and the butterfly has 2 eyes.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Three from Monday. The migratory birds are heading back to the wetlands of California. Always a good time of year for me.


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WOW!!! Great shots, Jim. Love them all, That snowy egret photo is just beyond awesome.

 

[Jim Sanderson]

Great shots Jim. I like to see that many Pintails in one shot.

Thanks Trent, lots of pintails this year for some reason.

 

[AlanLichty]

My wings shot was a bit of serendipity when I spotted what I thought was a few ducks in my viewfinder and grabbed a shot. Turned out to 10 Canada Geese, 10 Mallards, and Great Blue Heron once I got it up on my screen and got to see the details.

 

[Trent Watts]

Nice surprise with the other species. Especially a GBH in the frame as well.

 

[Kyle Jones]

I caught this guy taking off from a fence post on Sunday...

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Three from Monday. The migratory birds are heading back to the wetlands of California. Always a good time of year for me.


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Great series, Jim. I especially like the shovelers

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Just some random birds this week.

Burrowing Owl

American Widgeon

Herring Gull

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Since we are still on head shots and my bird head shots are pretty much used up I will switch to some close-up shots of smaller things.

A Great Golden Digger Wasp.
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BugGuide says this is a Melanoplus bivittatus grasshopper.
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A Wolf Spider.
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A Bee Fly.
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A Cabbage White butterfly.
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Great images as usual, Trent.

I won't be back home til Thursday. My contribution to the Tuesday afternoon edition of Winged Wednesday is part 3 of my headshot series. I can do part 4 next week or move on. Let me know if you have a preference.

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Golden Eagle, USA (captive bird)

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Chestnut-headed oropendola, Ecuador

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Yellow-throated toucan, Costa Rica

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Kea, New Zealand

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Peacock, Albuquerque Zoo, New Mexico
The species is actually, "Peafowl." Males are Peacocks and females are "Peahens." However, peafowl of either sex are often referred to colloquially as "Peacocks."

Outstanding quality as usual, Eric. Keep those heads coming. That is outstanding work.

 

[Trent Watts]

Just some random birds this week.

Burrowing Owl

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American Widgeon

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Herring Gull

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Great shots. Douglas. I love the Burrowing. I've yet to see one let alone get a shot. The Widgeon reflection is lovely as well.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Great shots. Douglas. I love the Burrowing. I've yet to see one let alone get a shot. The Widgeon reflection is lovely as well.

If you visit Eric and me in the spring, we will guarantee you a burrowing owl and many more birds.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

My wings shot was a bit of serendipity when I spotted what I thought was a few ducks in my viewfinder and grabbed a shot. Turned out to 10 Canada Geese, 10 Mallards, and Great Blue Heron once I got it up on my screen and got to see the details.

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Beautifully photographed, Alan. I usually miss the big picture. Thanks for reminding me to include these in my shoots.

I caught this guy taking off from a fence post on Sunday...

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Magnificent photo, Kyle. I love the photo. I'm pretty sure you know this is a red-tailed hawk.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Just some random birds this week.

Burrowing Owl

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American Widgeon

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Herring Gull

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Three terrific photos, Doug.