Chestnut on chestnut

[Mark Itol]

Just a Chestnut munia on a "chestnut" perch, taken in my temporary neighborhood here in General Santos. They have a nest at near-eye level on something that looks like a palm tree. Should be a great practice before I head off to work in the morning.

Chestnut Munia (Lonchura atricapilla)
General Santos City, 4 April 2009

D40, 70-300 VR, 300mm, ISO 400, 1/160s, f/7.1, Manual Exposure, Available light, Handheld, near full frame

[Romy Ocon]

Nice shot, Mark.... any interesting birding spots in Gensan so far?

[Mark Itol]

Thanks Ka Mastah.

So far I've only gone around the city area. There are areas with vegetation (grass and trees) within the city. Saw some Blue-tailed Bee Eaters, Pied Trillers, some pigeons, Puple-throated Sunbirds (or maybe a male Olive-backed, not sure), and Bright-capped Cisticolas but I'm still to get a good shot.

I'm also taking a look at Lake Sebu (not really in Gen San). I might go there this week, hopefully.

[Martin Alvendia]

Love the composition on this Mark! Goodluck on your expedition to Lake Sebu!

[Teddy Regpala]

I like the compo too Mark.

Re: title. I'm thinking of a different "chestnut". Hehehe.
Try this "Chestnut on a chestnut by a birdnut". acheche

Good luck birding over there Mark. May you have more keepers and lifers!

[Mark Itol]

Thanks Martin and Ted.

Hehe Ted, that's a good one (re: title). ;D

[Ed Matuod]

Great capture, Mark!

[Mark Itol]

Thanks a lot, Ed.