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It's Raining Siskins!


Pine Siskin (Carduelis pinus)

January 4, 2009
Durham , NC


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Equipment used for this set:
Canon EOS 1D Mark III camera
Canon EF 600mm f/4L + 25mm extension tube
Canon 580 EX II flash + 12-inch homemade beamer

My Favorites from this Set:

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Equipment used for this set (shown here at a recent shoot in SC):
Canon EOS 1D Mark III camera, 600mm f/4L lens, and
homemade "Bigger Beamer" flash extender




Left-overs and Extras:







Some Bright Yellow Specimens:












Goldfinches and House Finches, for comparison:

Goldfinches (Carduelis tristis):



Female House Finches (Carpodacus mexicanus):












see also: