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Uploaded 22-Apr-12
Taken 14-Apr-12


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Dimensions983 x 982
Original file size561 KB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken14-Apr-12 14:07
Date modified22-Apr-12 20:53
Shooting Conditions

Camera makePENTAX
Camera modelPENTAX K20D
Focal length300 mm
Focal length (35mm)450 mm
Exposure1/100 at f/4.5
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 200
Metering modePattern
Spotted Towhee

Spotted Towhee

I love these birds but they are very shy. They stay well covered in the low bush and are a ground feeding bird. This one was hollering loudly. This is a large crop, but I thought it was worth showing the bird with it's mouth wide open and tongue wagging.