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    Busy! I know this, and though I'm not a BOAS kind of guy, this might be a little too much habitat even for my likes. Regardless, this is a tough species to get in the open (Nelson's and saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrows seemed even tougher!). Question to you Floridians: Do these guys sing on more open perches in the spring, or are they always down among the Spartina?

    D300, 500 f/4 + 1.4TC (no flash)
    1/1250th @ f/8, ISO 400, -2/3EV
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    I have never seen one, Ed, so can't answer about the singing. I love the light and the eye contact. It may be worth trying to blur the surroundings very lightly and darkening the borders to keep the viewer's eye more on the bird. Thanks for sharing :)

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    Thanks, Fabs! Considering your location, I suggest you seek these birds out. In fact, there is a sub-species of seaside sparrow called "Cape Sable" that only resides in the Everglades. Believe me, I would never have posted a shot this cluttered of almost any other species... these guys are the black rails of sparrows!

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    Thanks, Ed, I'll try and look for them :)

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    I like the detail on the face and breast.
    Where was it shot ?
    I have some poor shots among the Spartina on SC coast but nothing great.

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    The only one I have ever seen was singing up on top of a reed (at Plum Island MA, bit out of place)
    It sounds somewhat similar to RW Blackbird....
    You've got nice portrait here, as Fabs suggested you might be able to get bit more out of this unique photo.
    Here's my suggestion for the crop to start with.
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    Thanks Charles & Ilija, I'll experiment with some different crops, as I have ~ 15 images from this bird on the same perch. This was taken @ the foot of the Jekyll Isl., Ga. causeway, by the marina there (mainland side, not on Jekyll).

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