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Eastern Phoebe - read story below.

I have a story about this Eastern Phoebe. He-she landed on a limb within 5 feet of me and was to close to snap a shot. So then he flew and landed on the front e...
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I have a story about this Eastern Phoebe. He-she landed on a limb within 5 feet of me and was to close to snap a shot. So then he flew and landed on the front edge of my Lens. I was shocked to say the least. He took off toward me, slapping my ear with his wing. He turned and landed in front of me just far enough for me to get this shot.
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10 Comments | Report
unniwilliams
 
unniwilliams September 27, 2019
beautiful bird and what a lovely story to follow!
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VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY September 29, 2019
Thank you for the nice comment and for reading my story. That was a first for me.
Sandypartlow4
 
Sandypartlow4 September 29, 2019
Very nice shot!!!
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VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY September 29, 2019
Thank you very much Sandy
anavelarubio
 
anavelarubio October 01, 2019
That's an amazing story!:)
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VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY October 02, 2019
Thank you Ana.
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GayleLucci October 03, 2019
Wonderful story...This little guy looks like he would make a sweet pet...Just looking at it has a calming effect.
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VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY October 03, 2019
Thank you Gayle. It may not ever happen again but I will always think of this story every time I see one of these. I love getting out and experience nature and all of it’s rewards.
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marilynjlyon October 07, 2019
Great story and great picture. : )
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VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY October 09, 2019
Thank you Marilyn. So very much appreciated!
annmor
 
annmor October 15, 2019
Great shot and great story Victor! Ho she for sure wanted you capture him she!
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VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY October 16, 2019
Thank you Ann. I think you are correct.
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon November 04, 2019
A great story and a fabulous shot!
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VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY November 05, 2019
Thank you Sue. One of my favorite places is Bosque Del Apache NWR. You are so fortunate to be so close to this Photographer paradise
NaturesBounty
 
NaturesBounty January 06, 2020
Great story and capture. Thanks for sharing both.
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jnek25 February 15, 2022
Amazing
kurtsnyder Ultimate
 
kurtsnyder April 13, 2022
That's a great story and an excellent image!
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VLJ_PHOTOGRAPHY April 13, 2022
Thanks, Kurt. I love the unexpected
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