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bievreJJ

ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana)

a nice surprise this morning, it sure made my day.
Last time I saw one was four years ago
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Habitat
scattered trees and bushes in coastal dunes
Location
Salin de Giraud, Camargue, France
Date taken
25 April 2024
Scientific name
Emberiza hortulana
Equipment used
canon EOS 90D + canon 400 mm 1:5.6
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Kits
What a lovely surprise for you, JJ! A beautifully detailed portrait.
 
M
such stunning little birds; apparently Mitterand's last meal !! (it was illegal even then)
 
peterday
Opus Editor
Lovely surprise, JJ. Never saw one while living in England and touring Europe.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Fabulous composition, pose, perch, lighting, colors, detail, setting, and background. Love that distinctive white eye ring. Fantastic JJ! TFS!
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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Superb shot of this fabulous finch ... lovely setting, as well ... tfs ...
 

Media information

Category
Britain & Europe
Added by
bievreJJ
Date added
View count
161
Comment count
15

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 90D
Aperture
ƒ/6.3
Focal length
400.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1000 second(s)
ISO
100
Filename
ortolan bunting 24_01.jpg
File size
4.3 MB
Date taken
Thu, 25 April 2024 8:51 AM
Dimensions
2816px x 1584px

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