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IMG_5131 (2).JPG Male Red Crossbill
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IMG_5131 (2).JPG Male Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)

I know of a small almost hidden pond that I was staking out for a variety of birds that use it when this male Red Crossbill flew in. I at first thought it everything but what it was, as one here at our low valley and where I found it is extremely unusual
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Habitat
A small pond well-hidden with mature trees and water loving plants
Location
Boise, Id. USA
Date taken
4/2/21
Scientific name
Loxia curvirostra
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/400-f7.0-125
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Stanley Jones
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Super close-up taken in magnificent lighting showing fabulous colors and detail. That cross bill jumps out at you! Exceptional bird and picture Gregg! TFS!
 

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
Gregg Martin
Date added
View count
82
Comment count
7

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Aperture
ƒ/7.1
Focal length
247.0 mm
Exposure time
1/400 second(s)
ISO
125
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
IMG_5131 (2).JPG
File size
1.9 MB
Date taken
Fri, 02 April 2021 10:41 AM
Dimensions
4608px x 3456px

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