Double-barred Finch ( Taeniopygia bichenovii)

[REVEREND]

Keeping the finch theme going, here is another of our northern species.

Cheers Reverend.

[gts055]

Beauty, I can hear it sing, Mark

[omegacrux]

Some great sharp pics lately
well done , not easy the little b@$tards move quick

David

[REVEREND]

Thanks boys.
Cheers Reverend.

[yoda776]

This brings back memories of when my father had black hearts, double bars, emblemers, gouldians and quails. Finches are great little birds to watch and photograph.

[Marios]

Good snap, if there like there other little cousins they will sit still for about 1.2 seconds.

[REVEREND]

Thanks Marios..

Cheers Reverend.

[madwayne]

Hi Raymond

Lovely picture, what equipment are you using. I've been admiring your bird photos, stunning the lot of them. Please keep them coming.

Wayne

[REVEREND]

Hi Wayne. I use a Canon 7D, and a 400 5.5 L lens. Its a bit old hat now, but does the job.:)
Seeing you asked so nicely, here is another.
The Western Spinebill.

Cheers Reverend.

[madwayne]

You're a machine Raymond. Who cares how old the glass is, it is in the hands of a master. Beautiful!

Wayne

[Marios]

If you grow tired of the 400mm 5.6L let me know, old kit but professional grade combination. I just bought my 7D last night there going for a steal second hand. :D

[REVEREND]

Don't hold your breath waiting Marios...

Cheers Reverend.

[Regulus]

Of the usual high quality Rev. Excellent pictures of some beautiful avians.

Trev

[REVEREND]

Thanks Trev..

Cheers Reverend