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<\/p>\nI rarely post photos of juncos so I figured it’s time to make amends.<\/p>\n
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1\/3200, f\/6.3, ISO 800, Canon 7D Mar11\/5\/19k II, Canon EF 500mm f\/4L IS II USM + EF 1.4 III Extender, not baited, set up or called in<\/em><\/p>\n I found this one at the base of the Promontory mountains three months ago today. Unlike its skulking companions this bird came out into the open on an elevated perch and posed for a few moments.<\/p>\n I like the clean look at the junco, the complementary colors of bird and background and the coquettish head turn. The wispy bit of fluff in the bill may or may not appeal to some viewers. I wish I had enough depth of field to get the entire twig sharp but I don’t think it’s a big deal.<\/p>\n Our skies cleared out nicely after the snow dump the day before so yesterday I headed into the mountains to look for birds. That was a mistake. Other than a few far away Bald Eagles I barely saw a feather all morning. I was bird-skunked so completely I didn’t even fire my shutter. Not a single time and I think I know why.<\/p>\n Apparently -11\u00b0 F. was just too damned cold for birds to come out and play. I don’t blame them, that was the coldest temperature I’ve seen all winter.<\/p>\n Ron<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I rarely post photos of juncos so I figured it’s time to make amends.<\/p>\n