Lapland Longspur

[ShawnZ]

I'm bored, so I thought I'd peel one off from this fall migration. This image was made in Grand Marais in September. I was shooting by the shore on the opposite side of the lighttower. The bg is distant lichen covered rocks. I enjoy all the color popping here and there in this one. This species can be very approachable (by crawling), during fall migration (on the north shore). SonyA300, Tokina80-400mm, iso200, f10, 1/640, barely cropped, USM. Comments and critiques always welcome, unless you are thinking about saying something about "cleaning off the bird's bill". I will just laugh if you suggest that But any other thoughts are welcome!

Regards,

Shawn Zierman.

[Birdsong]

It is a very pretty image with a nice fall background. I like the pops of color, as well.

[Jim Almquist]

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"cleaning off the bird's bill"

Don't even think about it That is just one of the things that I love about this shot and the great BG. I have to get out more and sneak up on some of the shore birds that come through the Lake Superior flyway.

[JayinMN]

Very nice!

[Borealhunter]

Awesome photo and yes I am going to have to learn the lizard shuffle crawl some day.

[Steve Foss]

Lovely image in lovely light, Shawn. Dangle from the mandible is a bonus. Sweet!