Monthly Archives: June 2014

Tromso, Norway – 2014 – Ruff

I’ve searched for these birds in many European countries without success but finally my luck changed. The Ruff, the Elton John of the bird world. During breeding season the male Ruff has a bare colorful face patch, head tufts and … Continue reading

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Ottawa Bird #243 – Clay-Colored Sparrow

Two good things happened today, I was out testing my newly acquired Tamron 150-600 mm zoom lens with lens stability built in. I am always a bit skeptical about new low cost lenses that make promises usually the equipment never … Continue reading

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