Red-whiskered Bulbul, Pasadena, CA

[TomMills23]

We have a strong wild population of Red-whiskered Bulbuls somewhat centered around Arcadia, San Marino and Pasadena CA (and now surrounding areas). Originally from India, there is also a small population in Florida. I shot this one last year as it ate Toyon berries in our yard. I came across this image yesterday as my wife and I prepare to make some Christmas cards (and maybe a calendar or two). Nikon D500, Sigma 150-600c, hand-held:

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[ElenaH]

What a beautiful bird! Good captures as well! Will be actually good for Christmas card because of the red fruits and red colour under the eye.

 

[Ralph]

What a beautiful bird! Good captures as well! Will be actually good for Christmas card because of the red fruits and red colour under the eye.

Beautiful Shot! Great Christmas colors

 

[ssheipel]

Lovely shot. Really like the comp: surrounded by berries, one in his mouth, and the red spot 'berry' on his cheek!

 

[PhilM]

I've never seen or even heard of this guy...
Nicely captured Tom.

 

[Woodyg3]

Really nice shots!

 

[DripDryMcFleye]

The things one can learn on photo forums go well beyond the obvious! I've never heard of much less seen this beautiful bird.

 

[KurtT]

Nice bird and moment you captured. Geeze now I have to visit the in laws again to get Allen's, Burrowing Owls at Salton and now this! Maybe I can send you my Toyon in the snow and you can photoshop this bird into the scene for me for Christmas cards too.

 

[TomMills23]

What a beautiful bird! Good captures as well! Will be actually good for Christmas card because of the red fruits and red colour under the eye.

Thanks Elena!

 

[TomMills23]

Nice bird and moment you captured. Geeze now I have to visit the in laws again to get Allen's, Burrowing Owls at Salton and now this! Maybe I can send you my Toyon in the snow and you can photoshop this bird into the scene for me for Christmas cards too.

Give me a shout when you get out here…we’ll go shooting together!

 

[TomMills23]

The things one can learn on photo forums go well beyond the obvious! I've never heard of much less seen this beautiful bird.

These guys are quite entertaining.

 

[TomMills23]

Really nice shots!

Thanks Woody!

 

[TomMills23]

I've never seen or even heard of this guy...
Nicely captured Tom.

Thanks Phil. They are well established on some of the Hawaiian islands as well.

 

[KurtT]

Nice bird and moment you captured. Geeze now I have to visit the in laws again to get Allen's, Burrowing Owls at Salton and now this! Maybe I can send you my Toyon in the snow and you can photoshop this bird into the scene for me for Christmas cards too.

Will do. Always looking for something while wife catches up with family. Here are my Toyan from my driveway. See if you can figure out how to put that bird in there!!

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[DanG]

Wow, nicely done! Never heard or seen this bird. Absolute beauty!

 

[Bill M]

Curiosity satisfied. Great name and good looking bird.

 

[TomMills23]

Lovely shot. Really like the comp: surrounded by berries, one in his mouth, and the red spot 'berry' on his cheek!

Thank you Steven!