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Chestnut Munia (Lonchura atricapilla jagori) on a lanzones tree, Malinao, Aklan, Philippines

This is the Chestnut Munia which is commonly seen in ricefields, grasslands and open country. They are sometimes considered as pests as they are voracious rice eaters and they travel together in a flock.

The flock to which this particular bird belongs lives on the cypress trees in the town plaza in front of my house. And nobody seemed to notice it until I pointed it out to them. Now the mayor of the town is so excited that 'wildlife' abounds right there in the center of town.

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ruisc_pt (6207) 2007-02-22 16:21

Stuning sharpness! what a take...
Great
TFS

Cortez236 (1155) 2007-02-22 16:56

Hello Ken,
A beautiful view my friend, the subject is very sharp with great colours & focus. The blur in the background works well also.

I admire your talent & patience, regards from England, David.

Bradley (270) 2007-02-22 17:05

Hi Ken,
Wow! Beautiful photo :) Great colours and DOF is amazing!
Graet model ;)

Regards!
Pawe³

voyagenation (1168) 2007-02-22 22:21

this is a great capture. i love your VR.

jaywalker (12302) 2007-02-23 9:56

Hi Ken, WOW a fantastic shot & the DOF is perfect, excellent colours & superb detail, TFS this beautiful bird, kind regards Wilson,

Deepforest (8825) 2007-02-23 10:03

Hello Ken,
beautiful capture of this species of munia. The bird seems to pose for you :o) The green background nice contrast with the colours of the bird. I like composition too.
Excellent job. Best regards,
Andrzej

Benedict (7062) 2007-02-24 12:36