Thursday, November 27, 2008

Just a Robin

Have you ever gone out to photograph a bird, raised your lens only to lower it again and say, "oh, its just a robin?"
Last week, I was engaged in searching for that elusive northern flicker that frequents the yard, when this robin popped up on a branch right in front of me. He gave me these two great images before he flew off again. I only caught a glimpse of the flicker.
When I saw these photos on my computer screen, I thought, "I'll never say "just a robin" again. What cute poses from a friendly backyard personality. And in TN, the American robin hangs around to keep us company all year round.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

5 comments:

  1. Never feel frustrated with it,as you have a nice pics there.
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. these are great images...and i bet you'll get that flicker in time as well.

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  3. Thanks, Tabib.

    Gina, some of my best photos seem to be the surprises! I'm sure he will surprise me one day.

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  4. Have always been a bird watcher and never noticed or heard about a robin's cap. Thanks for the bird lesson! Pj

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  5. Welcome, Jenni. That was my spontaneous description of the robin's fluffed up crown. Probably why you've never heard of it!

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