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black redstart (1st summer male)
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black redstart (1st summer male) (phoenicurus ochruros)

always good to see these black redstarts in their original natural habitat
Habitat
rocky mountain slope with scattered trees and bushes
Location
Charmant Som, Chartreuse mountains, Isere, France
Date taken
13 June 2019
Scientific name
phoenicurus ochruros
Equipment used
canon EOS 550D + canon 400 mm
Great shot,JJ!! As you say,it's great to see them in a natural habitat and not among tall buildings. Like it lots.
 
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A beauty of a detailed close up, pose and setting JJ, lovely job and many tfs.
 
One of my favourite birds. And this is a brilliant close up pose JJ. Wonderful, well done.
 
lovely how you have captured it in sun and shade...a wonderful shot jj...many thanks....
 
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A beautifully detailed rear view with the perfect head turn JJ!
 
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Aren't these a lovely species JJ.

Even though he turned his back - you've still given you a really lovely pose, hasn't he.

Many thanks for showing him to us my friend.
 
Lovely ruffled feathers, JJ! I like the setting and composition.
 
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Excellent composition, pose and setting. Great head turn, eye contact, feather detail, and background. Fantastic JJ! TFS!
 

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