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Finches circling a finch
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Finches circling a finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)

There were five finch (2 male, 3 female) on a bush, then a few took flight. I was barely able to capture them. Wow, they're fast. This shot was at 1/2000th and there is still some blur.
Location
Long Marine Lab, Santa Cruz, California
Date taken
Nov 17, 2018
Scientific name
Haemorhous mexicanus
Equipment used
Nikon d850, Tamron 150-600 G2, monopod
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Opus Editor
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A great group image March and you nailed the one racing away guy.
 
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Opus Editor
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Gosh!!! What a great action picture you have here Marc.

We don't have a flight shot for this species in The Opus, so I'll upload this lovely picture there shortly.

Many thanks for sharing it with us.
 

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