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Hot Seat

Uploaded: January 22, 2009

Description


Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forticatus

For a short rest, this youngster (short tail) has chosen "Ross All Aluminum", two twisted strand wire with four-point barbs.
Strands and barbs are all aluminum, a variation of Patent # 216,294, June 10, 1879 by Noble G. Ross of Chicago, IL.

Fort Hood, Texas

3 August 2006



Comments

Jim Baines level-classic January 22, 2009

A striking bird of the central United States, the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is nearly unmistakable with its long forked tail and salmon-pink belly. The state bird of Oklahoma, it is commonly found in only a handful of other states. The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher forms large premigratory roosts in late summer, with up to 1,000 birds in one flock. They often roost near towns, perhaps taking advantage of the large trees as roosting sites. They use many human products in their nests, such as string, cloth, paper, carpet fuzz, and cigarette filters. One study of nests in an urban area in Texas found that artificial materials accounted for 30% of the weight of nests.

#1071890

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 22, 2009

Lovely animal image here, Jim. great info as well.


Dominick #7066717

Michelle Alton January 22, 2009

OutSTANDING in every way, Jim. Beautiful color, clarity, and simple Zen-like composition. And, of course, what more could you ask for after you shoot a magnificent bird on "Bobwire?"

#7066756

Mary L. Graham January 22, 2009

Beautiful Capture Jim and I always love your descriptions! =) #7066838

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 22, 2009

Terrific details and colours, Jim. Super capture. #7066876

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 22, 2009

Neat capture of both the bird and the barbed wire, Jim. The canvas works, too! #7067799

Ron McEwan January 22, 2009

Beautiful wildlife image here Jim, well done #7067904

Kerry Hill January 22, 2009

Beautiful capture, Jim!!! Fantastic details!! #7069278

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 22, 2009

Awwww, cute!! #7069453

Tammy Espino January 22, 2009

Great capture! He is sitting on the pointy part, silly bird...lol #7071190

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 22, 2009

simple and beautiful capture! #7071730

Marijana Fajgl January 24, 2009

Fantastic clarity and details! Wonderful capture, Jim! #7081062

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 26, 2009

Fantastic comp, capture and info Jim! Jeff #7089253

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 30, 2009

Fantastic capture of this beautiful bird Jim, Always love reading your info!
I know I have never seen one of these in my yard. #7107202

Bill Knaps January 31, 2009

Beautiful capture and treatment Jim. Thanks for the info on this little bird. Bill #7108728

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