Snow Bunting

[Bill Dix]

From Flatey Island in May. This appears to be non-breeding plumage, even though this was May and I photographed other Snow Buntings, male and female, in breeding plumage at the same location. Perhaps a 1st year bird??

D500, Sigma 150-600C @ 240mm, ISO 800, 1/3200s @ f/7.1 manual.

[David Roach]

Those beautiful colors and details really pop against the dark BG. Love the perch and overall composition as well. TFS

[Daniel Cadieux]

Looks too worn of a plumage too early in the season to be a young bird. Perhaps just an adult skipping the breeding season (for lack of better term). The BG is not as smooth as I would have preferred, but I love the rock perch. Good details on the bunting as well.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Looks great, Bill. Even what looks to be an insect in the beak. Great light and fine detail.


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[Jonathan Ashton]

I like it, he looks as though he was catching flies going from his bill Bill!:bg3:
My only suggestion would be a little eye doctoring.

[John Mack]

Nice rock perch. The pose is nice and the background. Nice and sharp.

[Bill Dix]

Thank you all. Yes, Daniel, I agree the BG seems a little coarse. And yes, Jonathan, I considered doing a little eye-MD work; should have done it.