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Stanley Jones

Mourning Dove, Northern Mockingbird (Zenaida macroura, Mimus polyglottos)

Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura carolinensis) chasing off a Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos polyglottos).
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Habitat
Post Oak Savannah vegetation area. Open manicured park and ball fields with some planted trees at ca. 88 m (290 ft) elevation.
Location
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2024
Scientific name
Zenaida macroura, Mimus polyglottos
Equipment used
Canon
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Chris G6 UXU
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A beauty of a detailed mixed double, lighting and capture Stanley, many tfs.
 
bievreJJ
superb action shot, Stanley, great to have both species in focus, a real topper, many tfs!!
 
delia todd
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Goodness... talk about timing LOL

That's a fantastic picture Stanley... the dove really looks surprised, doesn't he.
 
Dabs
Very interesting that the Mockingbird is on the 'run'. :) Roles seem reversed, Stanley.

Fascinating shot!
 
peterday
Opus Editor
Superb action shot with brilliant detail and exposure, well done Stanley!
 

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
Stanley Jones
Date added
View count
153
Comment count
14

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/7.1
Focal length
151.0 mm
Exposure time
1/2000 second(s)
ISO
500
Filename
Mourning Dove chasing off a Northern Mockingbird, Veterans Park, College Station, Brazos County.jpg
File size
6.6 MB
Date taken
Tue, 30 April 2024 11:44 AM
Dimensions
1920px x 1532px

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