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Blackbird by *THEDOC4:iconTHEDOC4:

Categories Photography > Animals, Plants & Nature > Wild Animals

©2006-2009 *THEDOC4
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This is a shot of a male Blackbird not looking very black!!!!! This bird is nearly 100% Albino, only his eyes have any colour pigment they would be pink to be a pure Albino. This was a very difficult shot to get to, his behaviour is totaly different to the normal blackbirds. i noticed he prefered to stay low on the ground and in bushes, he would sooner run off than fly away probably down to the fact he would be a sitting duck for predators. Also the other blackbirds came across as looking out for him, they came out and he followed.

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~WalkerGermany Jan 31, 2006, 11:06:04 AM
That's a real nice shot! Great job! :-)
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=pastseeker Jan 31, 2006, 12:14:53 PM
Outstanding capture!

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=vividlilac Jan 31, 2006, 12:18:13 PM
Wow, what a lottery winning capture! I would love to be able to see an albino blackbird, or any bird, even though I know it is supposed to be a negative genetic mutation, it really is a sight to see :)
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*THEDOC4 Jan 31, 2006, 12:48:24 PM
Thankyou!!!!! I have seen a few species with faint white patches but i couldnt belive it when i saw him. a lottery win sums it up perfectly=)
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=pastseeker Jan 31, 2006, 1:05:49 PM
So very welcome! It is such a lovely photo. Perfect!

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~mialythila Jan 31, 2006, 1:13:50 PM
Oh what a eautiful shot!
Before I read your description I was like "Blackbird? This does not look black at all!" But then like I said, I read your description then it made sense :P

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=vividlilac Jan 31, 2006, 1:24:13 PM
The only albino (or even close) animals I have ever seen have been in zoos, so even a partial albino is still a sight, imho :)
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*THEDOC4 Jan 31, 2006, 1:39:15 PM
:D cheers!!!! i bet i never see one again too, luck does play a big part in photography this a a good example of it i think.
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