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This is a discussion on Female Western Bluebirds within the Nature and Wildlife forums, part of the Showcase category; I took these on Saturday in Leon County, Texas. This is my first Nature & Wildlife post but I have ...
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Female Western Bluebirds - 04-04-2010, 09:21 PM

I took these on Saturday in Leon County, Texas. This is my first Nature & Wildlife post but I have been lurking for a few months. You all have really inspired me.
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04-04-2010, 09:27 PM

Looks like he's checkin himself out in the mirror :)

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04-04-2010, 09:29 PM

That's cool, glad you stopped lurking and started posting

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04-05-2010, 07:25 AM

I like the second photo...very cool!

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04-05-2010, 07:40 AM

Jeff, thanks for coming out of lurkin' mode to post...nice bluebird shots...keep them coming...

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04-05-2010, 07:43 AM

Welcome! Glad you posted.

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Thanks to everyone.
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04-05-2010, 08:01 PM

It sure was a curious and not shy bluebird. I have to bribe mine with mealworms to get anywhere near me; cool shots.

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04-06-2010, 02:17 AM

Welcome aboard, Senor. The 70-200VR / TC-14E is a pretty nice combo. You might boost your ISO / shutter speed a tad to make it really crisp. I love these birds...

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Thanks Bruce. I am always trying to minimize ISO with the D80 because of noise but I will give that a try next time.
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04-06-2010, 08:23 AM

Nice capture. Thanks for sharing
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Wow, niice capture & good shots-Oh yeah, welcome to my county LOLOL

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04-15-2010, 09:38 PM

I believe this is an Eastern Bluebird.

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