Carolina Chickadee with Breakfast
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KUDOS on getting a great shot of one of these guys!!! They are my favorite little bird ( well, the black-capped from up North is...but this is close enough! ). I have a feeder, and have been working my way closer and closer to catch one on their go-to branch...GRRRR...they flit constantly! My next-to-favorite is the tufted titmouse...they are almost as difficult. I managed a couple OK shots of each, but have to crop around 50% for even a decent photo. I'm not wanting to settle for a 5X7...I want BIGGER! 
What you are is so loud, I can't hear a word you say!
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bhowdy wrote: Thanks everyone ... always appreciate the comments
Carol - You don't even want to know that my wife feeds our yard bird Chickadees and Titmice out of her hand in the winter ... I've just never bothered to get a photo. I guess the obvious has escaped me. This 'dee was a lot tougher, since it was not a feeder bird.
Dolan ... I agree on the ADHD!
YES! I've seen photos of them eating out of people's hands...it makes me very jealous! I also know how difficult it is to catch a small bird 'out in the field', so to speak. I got lucky one day and caught a decent shot of a Northern Parula, spied as I was driving along a wildlife drive. Knowing all of this is why I salute you!
What you are is so loud, I can't hear a word you say!
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
bhowdy wrote: You're righ Chas .... the little ones can make you drink! Maybe I should try photographing them sober?
Gee...never thought about having a few before shooting!!! I have a little chocolate wine left in the fridge...I'll have a go at it! What you are is so loud, I can't hear a word you say!
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