The Alpine Accentor is one of my absolute favorite birds for a good number of reasons. First of all they have a very kooky social arrangement (polygamy involving multiple males and multiple females). They are cute (at least I find them so).
But they also live in some of the most stunning landscape the Alps has to offer. Think Heidi: high up in the mountains, above the treeline. The landscape is a stunning open wilderness, a place I find a spiritual peace hard to emulate elsewhere in here. no cars. no people. just me and the mountains...
Here are some of my favorite images of this wonderful bird:
All photos were taken with a little Canon A590IS point and shoot and a Swarovski Optik spotting scope.
Happy digiscoping,
Dale Forbes
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Souns like you live in a peaceful and beautiful place. Love the bird and the photos!
ReplyDeleteThe crystal clarity of the photos is so stunning. You really captured this little guy so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI love the video too!
Wonderful post!
Fantastic quality photos. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully digiscoped shots Dale. I really enjoyed the video too. Especially the shot from below with the snow whirling around and the bird singing its heart out.
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