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Common Blackbird

Common Blackbird (Image ID 16775)
Photographed byCon Boekel on Tue 5th May, 2015 and uploaded on Mon 3rd Aug, 2015 .
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ID16775
CommentThis bird is a male transitioning to adult plumage. Note the yellow starting to show in the bill.

It had been pursued out into the open by Noisy Miners and landed just in front of me right out in the open. It kept perfectly still and is squatting in the grass, not standing, presumably to reduce its profile. It eventually flew off, again being harassed by Noisy Miners before escaping in nearby gardens.
EquipmentCanon 5D Mk111
Canon 500mm
Canon 1.4 extender
Velbon ball head tripod

f/13
1/2500 sec
ISO 4000
Spot meter
LocationAIS Carpark, Australian Capital Territory
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