Black faced Cuckoo Shrike

[Isac]

Something a bit rare for me, I can never seem to get a photo of these birds actually looking into the sun. Their faces seem to always be in the shade. But this morning, all was good.

[seaslug]

Good one, there seems to be an influx of them here at the moment too.. could be pairing up!

[Alan]

I'm always a bit partial to a 'Bird on a Wire'

Exposure looks good too. Cropped? Bit of B/G noise and two big dust bunnies top left.

But a rare bird is always exciting - well done

[loose cannon]

Well done Isac.

Looks slightly over sharpened to me..halo around the head is a giveaway and a bit noisy, easy fix.

[Isac]

Thanks for that Greg, Alan and Mick. Fixed all the problems. I guess I got a bit excited by the shot instead of taking more care about the PP.

[LJG]

Nice catch!

[Isac]

Thanks for that Lloyd - appreciated.

[eaglem]

A good capture

[Isac]

Thanks eaglem. I'm starting to see quite a few of these guys around at the moment, they must be setting up house at the lake.

[HansE]

I don't know if it is me but there is something unatural about this photo!
It must be the funny tree it is in.

[Isac]

Sorry Hans, don't know what I was thinking