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California Towhee in snow.
Phil Juvet

California Towhee in snow. (Melozone crissalis)

We had a snow storm on the 19th. This Towhee and several Juncos just pecked down through the snow to get the seeds. You might call this a birdseye photo.
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Habitat
Pines and oaks in Sierra Foothills.
Location
Grass Valley, CA
Date taken
2-19-13
Scientific name
Melozone crissalis
Equipment used
Cannon EOS 5D MK III with Canon 100-400 mm lens.
UncleGus_24
Lovely close-up image, captured very nicely with vibrant color, good focus and cropped to show off this beauty. Many thanks for sharing your lovely image
 
ducbucln
Wow, this is really up close and the feather details are perfect. My birds disappeared during that snow storm because ours was mixed with hail. An awesome capture Phil.

Vicki
 
STEFFRO1
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Incredibly detailed close up Phil! I am wowed by the feather detail, color is great also!
 
Stanley Jones
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Awesome closeup showing brilliant feather and eye detail with superb color, focus, dof, and background. Exceptional Phil!!!!!
 

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