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There is just no place like Arcata Marsh for Marsh Wrens and Song Sparrows. This year the Song Sparrows were there in greater abundance than I have seen them before, and more vocal. And certainly easier. They were popping up and singing all along the trails. This gentleman popped up right beside me, maybe 10 feet away, on a misty, almost raining morning, and sat and sang while I snapped a series of images at point blank range. This is 1200mm optical zoom.

I like the subtle, overcast day, light in the eye, and the deep bokeh,

Canon SX50HS. Program with iContrast and Auto Shadow Control. -1/3EV exposure compensation. f6.5 @ 1/400th @ ISO 800. Processed in Lightroom for intensity, clarity, and sharpness.