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Ralph Bruno said:
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Not to the point, I know, but I'm surprised to see such a large heavy-looking band on the bird. Wonder how that happened. Of course, the only reason I can see that band is because of such a marvelous shot! Well done, it's a beautiful image. You're the expert, but I might be tempted to crop a tiny bit off on the right and top (behind and above the bird) to get the bird larger in the "frame." I believe the eye to be sharp enough to be okay a little "closer" to us. This is so good I can't believe you still think you're practicing! :)
 
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Hi Ralph
This is uncanny I was out Tue morning with my Nikon
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D500 and Tamron G2 150-600 and got this shot hand held 640 sec F8 ISO 250 at 600mm
 
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jer said:
Not to the point, I know, but I'm surprised to see such a large heavy-looking band on the bird. Wonder how that happened. Of course, the only reason I can see that band is because of such a marvelous shot! Well done, it's a beautiful image. You're the expert, but I might be tempted to crop a tiny bit off on the right and top (behind and above the bird) to get the bird larger in the "frame." I believe the eye to be sharp enough to be okay a little "closer" to us. This is so good I can't believe you still think you're practicing! :)
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Thanks Jerry. I know that in NJ they have been banding them as young birds for quite some time. Back in the 1970’s you couldn’t find an Osprey because of DDT contamination. When a nest was located they would remove the eggs and replace them with eggs from other locations where the DDT contamination was minimal. Then as the chicks aged they would band them. That way they could track there success. I’ve even had a Coppers Hawk in my backyard last year that was banded.
 
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