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Often Heard but Seldom Seen
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Uploaded: 01/28/10 4:02 AM GMT
Often Heard but Seldom Seen
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Often heard but seldom seen, the Spotted Towhee is a fairly common bird in the hills surrounding Los Angeles. For 8-9 months of the year, Spotted Towhees are usually heard and only ocassionally seen scampering in the undergrowth of the Chapparral. Toward the middle of January they are not only heard, but also seen atop bushes staking out their territories and attracting mates. Throwing their heads back and opening their beaks wide their distinctive twitter can be heard over and over again. I personally think that they are an extremely sharp looking bird, as birds go.LOL
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::Logun7
01/28/10 4:13 AM GMT
»»-»»((*-:¦:-*))»»-»» Fantastic Shot ««-««(( *-:¦:-*))»»-»»
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
That's a beautiful bird. Great capture, thanks for sharing
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If "Ignorance is bliss", then why should we seek knowledge?
Oh, he's such a beautiful bird and never have seen one of these Garrett. Wonderful detail, colours and clarity, plus love the way the framing brings out everything in this image
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I was curious as to how the Spotted Towhee sounded so I listened to this. I don't think I have ever seen one of them even though I used to watch the old western series The High Chapparral. :)
Beautiful shot Garrett.
How Bout' Dem Colts
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Beautiful shot Garrett.
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How Bout' Dem Colts
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Very nice photo and thanks for the information on this bird. Plus it is the best time to see birds they seem to ignore humans in the per-suite of a partner and there colours are at there best, great capture.
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Beautiful. This is a new bird for me. great post and a KEEP-PAH
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He is a beautiful little bird Garrett - I really like the white markings in the wings.
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Life is a Constant Audition
Great details and coloring on this bird. You have a good eye and lens for spotting these in the trees. Great post.
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You know, Garrett, I've seen this bird in Montana a lot, and never knew what it was called. Such a gorgeous birdie, and his colours are so grand. I love the photo you got here. The way he is in the tree. I will enjoy keeping this photo.Verena
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I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.
--Albert Einstein
Once again, incredible details and beautiful DOF here, Garrett! I don't think I have ever seen this species before. It's black head looks like velvet and it's other colours and markings are beautifully rich! I also love the red eye! Outstanding! Saved & faved.
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*Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. ~Scott Adams*
Excellent details, love it's colors. Agree, a sharp looker. Your patience and wealth of information is inspiring.
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