ML135819511

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

Continuing ratify. Seen in the shrubs- color was hard to make out. It showed a Deep brownish-olive color on the top side, lighter on the underside. The upper chest appeared dark like the back and head - looked like it was wearing s short dark vest. The chin seemed cream-colored - not the whole chin -- just a wedge shape that started narrow at the bill and widened at the neck. When perched it was flicking its tail which was sky-blue - similar in color to to that of a female Western bluebird. The vent was a cream color. The eye-ring was light = maybe white and noticeable and seemed thicker towards the back of the head. The flanks near the wings were a reddish orange and the head appeared a little darker brown than the back and wings. When it flew it stayed low and followed straight line. It did not flit like a warbler or flick its wings like a hermit thrush. I made an effort to make photos from all angels of the bird and though I did the light was poor and the distance was great so the photos are not all that good. Still wow, it was awesome to see. Thank you Rebecca!

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS 7D

Lens

EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

ISO

2000

Focal length

400 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/5.6

Shutter speed

1/640 sec

Dimensions

1877 pixels x 1317 pixels

Original file size

226.73 KB