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This, as always, has been so hard - so many great bird shots. I have decided on shots which are either different, ones I feel were not easily captured or I just plain liked . Starting with honourable mentions, in alphabetical order:

aldeca I like how this bird's wings show motion but the body is in focus outlined nicely by the underside of the wing.


alain_lestrade. This one, although not very clear, captures one's adventureous imagination.


bibigarf. This is perfectly timed with the bird looking so elegant against a flattering background:


grompem. An amazing sight - makes one think of Hitchcock's "The Birds" - the B&W treatment and leaden sky does give it a dark mood (IMHO)


And, in 3rd place:
luxun54. Love this - looks like the two are having a delicate conversation.


2nd place:
amoxtli. What an extraordinary bird - looks like it just stepped out of the beauty salon.


1st place:
ee66. I like how this is photographed against a black background showing it off so beautifully - fabulous shot.

Thanks very much for Second Place. Congrats to all who participated. Well chosen subject with many fine images submitted.
Regards, Walter

Thank you so much for the 3rd place from among the many fine submissions.

thanks for the first place!
New subject shall be submitted shortly.

Cheers!