The female bluebirds were quite skittish while the males were more than happy to pose for few shots.

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Strathcona County, AB, Canada
February 13, 2011

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Just a dose of psychotherapy (an inside joke). While the other two Common Terns buggered off, this one stayed still and didn't care about my presence. I managed to sneak up close enough for a portrait. As for the outcome of the therapy, I can't wait to capture these stealth bombers in flight!

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Thorhild County, AB, Canada.
5D2 | 70-200/2.8L @ 200mm | 1/1600 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1250.

Thanks to Richard Chamberland for another awesome owl banding session (both photo ops and educational). According to him, this is a second year (borned in 2013) owl.

Enjoy and have a great weekend!

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John E. Poole Wetland, Big Lake

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