Our first Photo of the month was chosen for several reasons….the photograph has captured this Burrowing Owl in great detail with very clear focus,  only possible with the camera’s extended lens, as this bird would not allow humans very close. Its background is shadowy and not distracting from the central figure whose varied feather pattern…

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A female “green bird” Painted Bunting shot in my garden next to the feeder I made at the ELC class last fall with the help of Billi Wagner. It was also the first of many Painted Buntings I have had since. Photo taken: 2-9-09 in my backyard. Camera: Canon EOS 50D Lens: EF-100-400mm, 1/100sec. @…

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Photographer’s name: Sarah Kappel Title of photo:    “Spread” Date & Place photograph was taken:    Dubai   Bird(s) identification: Indian Peafowl, Pavo cristatus (Asiatic) Camera used: CANNON Power shot SD950 IS “Sarah Kappel sent in this beautiful photograph of a peacock taken in Dubai. When peacocks strut they are constantly moving towards and swaying to attract the…

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