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Euroasian Jackdaw


Euroasian Jackdaw
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6774 W: 207 N: 2989] (9571)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2010-11-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D-80, SIGMA 70-300MM F-4-5.6 APO DG MACRO AFM, @ ISO 640, BW 58 MM UV FILTER
Exposure: f/8, 1/200 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds from the Middle East and Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2010-12-03 12:39
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Corvus monedula (Jackdaw, Eurasian Jackdaw) [in Turk. Küçük Karga]

I encountered with plenty of Jackdaws in flocks around Richmond that I always I loved the silvery white eyes of adults.

TFL and Have a nice weekend!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, All Rights Reserved. ********** Google Translate

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The Jackdaw is spread all around Europe apart from the northern parts of Scandinavia. Moreover it can be also found in eastern parts of Asia including Turkey and northwestern parts of Africa. That is also the reason, why it is called the ``Eurasian``. It is 39 cm in length. It has got rather dark feathering. it is one of the smallest species in Corvus, the genus of crows and ravens. It is a black-plumaged bird with grey nape and distinctive white irises. The belly is silver as well but it has got dark markings. The wings, legs and feet are blackish too. Understandably the plumage depends on the region the birds live in. The young have darker feathering and blackish irises, while the adults have bluish (greyish- or silvery white) irises. Jackdaws are voluble birds. The call, frequently given in flight, is a metallic and somewhat squeaky, "chyak-chyak" or "kak-kak". Perched birds often chatter together, and before settling for the night large roosting flocks make a cackling noise. Jackdaws also have a hoarse, drawn-out alarm-call.

It is an omnivorous and opportunistic feeder, and eats a wide variety of plant material and invertebrates, as well as food waste from urban areas. They also eat insect found on the sheep’s back, besides they also steal their wool in order to line their nests. During winter it spend their time in large flocks. In agricultural areas it is also very often seen in the company of rooks, Corvus frugilegus.The Jackdaw has benefited from clearing of forested areas and is found in farmland and urban areas, as well as open wooded areas and coastal cliffs. In towns the nest can be found on buildings, chimneys and steeples. It is made of sticks. The hatching takes places after approximately three weeks, while the hens incubates the eggs alone. The eggs are bluish-green and the hen has from 3 to 8 eggs. The young are able to leave their nest after about five weeks.

References:
1. Perrins, C. & Attenborough, D. (1987). Collins New Generation Guide to the BIRDS of Britain and Europe. William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, 320 pp.
2. Wikipedia: Click here for more info on the species.
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Ciao Bayram, great capture of wonderful corvus in nice pose, beautiful natural ambientation, splendid sharpness and wonderful colors, very well done my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Meraklı bakışlarıyla etrafı seyreden güzel bir küçük karga görüntülemişsiniz. Kargalar kuşların en zekilerinden bir grup. Ancak adları çıkmış dokuza inmez sekize:) Karganızı birine benzetmek istemiyorum. Adam bu yolla prim yapıyor.
Elinize sağlık,
Ömer.

Good evening dear neighbour,
Very sharp and nice capture of this interesting bird. Impressive focus on his ice eye! There is a colony in the National Botanic Garden of Belgium too, but they are quite shy. You give me the idea to try a shot too!
Good night SA,
Cathy

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2010-12-03 13:27]

Hello MF Bayram,
this is very good indeed. The Jackdaw image is sharp and crisp and the black tones are superb against the brown leaf BG. Also very good to capture the pose.Best regards Siggi

Halayicik cok tatli ve hakikaten gozler ilginc ve cekici...Guzel bir poz ve gozu sana zekice yandan bakmis..Geyikler bitti galiba...neyse teknik ve estetic olarak pek hos durmus....TFS.
Selamlar..
Leyla

Selamlar hocam,
bu kezde beşinci sıradayım:))
Çok güzel bir küçük karga fotoğrafı,
gözleri çok güzel.
İyi geceler hocam.

hello Bayram

WOW ! what a great close-up shot of the Euroasian Jackdaw,
very fine low POV, superb focus great sharpness
and details, great details of the dark plumage,

TFS

Asbed

The white eye is contrasting well with the black feather of this jackdraw, my friend Bayram. The pose on the ground is so well captured.
I like the vivid exposure of the plumage and fabulous close framing.
Thanks and klind regards,
Jusni

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 997 W: 0 N: 944] (13609)
  • [2010-12-03 15:35]

Dostum yükleme saatlerin mi değişti ne oldu seni takip etmede zorlanmaya başladım.:)
Sonbahar yaprakları arasında harika bir Küçük karga kompozisyonu olmuş.Renkler ve göz teması süper.Eline emeğine sağlık.
Dûrzan

Hocam iyi geceler. Bir karga ancak bu kadar güzel çekilebilir bence:) Detaylar bir yana, renkler, poz ve kompozisyon muhteşem.
Deniz

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1175 W: 8 N: 4240] (15809)
  • [2010-12-03 17:08]

Hola Bayram.
Exelente y fina imagen. Los colores del plumaje y los ojos son verdaderamente bellos
Saludos
Luis52.

And I meant every word I said.
Bob

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  • mwmod99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 855 W: 655 N: 3361] (14196)
  • [2010-12-03 22:42]

Bravo Bayram, a fantastic addition today of a strange dark bird with good detail/sharpness point of view and composition. I love the point of view indeed here. Thanks for sharing and have a good weekend. Sorry no points unfortunately! I have use all my smiles for today!
Regards,
George Veltchev

very very good close up photo Bayram, clarity and colors are great!
TFS
Nasos

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5042 W: 260 N: 15594] (50624)
  • [2010-12-03 23:40]
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Günaydin Bayram dostum!
A fine capture of the European Jackdaw!
The lighting an POV were just right to highlight the gloss of the slaty grey plumage and the pose allowed a superb eye contact to show just how striking the almost white eye is, even more than the pale blue of the juvenile. Excellent sharpness and composition make this one of the best Jackdaw shots that I have seen.
So it is a favourite!
Thanks and have a good weekend MF,
From a very snowy Sweden,
Ivan

En beğenilmeyeni bile beğenilir kılan fotoğraflarınıza hayran olmamak mümkün değil Bayram hocam.
Saygılar

Hi Bayram

A fine capture of this lovely jackdaw. It brought back some fond memories of when I saw them in Turkey. Good sharpness.

Chris

Hello Bayram,
Wonderful capture this Eurasian Jackdaw. Nice natural colours and perfect clarity.
In Romania they are flying all over the gardens and urban areas especcialy in winter.
Congratulation!
Marius.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5136 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2010-12-04 1:33]

Hello Bayram,
Beautiful photo of this bird I don't like very much. There are huge flocks of these birds here. They are a plague for the smaller birds. They eat all the food and are agressive and intelligent.
But your photo is great. Excellent sharpness, details, colours and taken from a very good low POV.
Regards,
Peter

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2791 W: 0 N: 6696] (25839)
  • [2010-12-04 1:36]

Merhaba MF Prof. Bayram,
such a lively view especially looking at its special white eye.
Nicely captured with sharpness and clarity so well documented.
Exciting black silvery feathers against the brownish dead leaves.

Regards,
Foozi

Ciao BBB. Good sharp and details. Very good focus and contrast against the BG.

Roberto

Hocam muhteşem ötesi bir foto bu. Kargayı hiç bu kadar güzel görmemiştim:) Saygılarımla.
Özgür

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer [C: 685 W: 0 N: 2] (43)
  • [2010-12-04 6:01]

Hello Hocam, tis is lovely and great shot of this opportunistic bird with excellent composition, details and colours.
TFS and R's,
Mehmet

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3423 W: 173 N: 3309] (10940)
  • [2010-12-04 7:51]

Hello Bayram,
An excellent close capture of a Jackdaw with great focus on the eye. The light has brought out the shiny plumage and sharp details very nicely. We have plenty of Jackdaws here but they too suffer from the cold and the deep snow.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Bonjour Bayram,
Splendide publication d'une part par l'excellente opposition du sujet dans son environnement sous une belle lumière bien maitrisée et d'autre part par l'appréciation de la finesse des détails définie par une bonne profondeur de champ.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Merhaba Hocam,
Tüm detayları ile çok güzel bir kare olmuş, elinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla, Naşit

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1256 W: 42 N: 1976] (5892)
  • [2010-12-05 0:12]
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Günaydın Dostum,
Küçük kargayı çok,çok güzel görüntülemişsin.Tüy detayları tüm ayrıntıları ile gözüküyor,netlik mükemmel.Arka plandan da çok iyi izole olmuş,tüm dikkati üzerinde toplluyor.Hakikaten çok farklı bir kare.
Tebrikler,ellerine sağlık..

Hocam Ivan da Ömer bey de haklı. Ben kargayı hiç bu kadar güzel görmemiştim:)

Dear friend Bayram,
of extraordinary beauty that your photo, excellent POV, great colors, sharpness and the environment.
Congratulations you are great!
thanks for sharing
Hello Vanni

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 1 N: 6188] (21378)
  • [2010-12-19 7:44]

Hello Bayram,
You have captured great detail in this dark plumage which is not always easily done.Splendid post as always Bayram, thank you.
Rick

Hello Bayram!
Amazing bird. Wonderful theme. Good information, very fine note.
Fine take. Superb exposure and capture. Good sharpness. Very good focus.
Splendid effect. Well done!

A lovely shot of this Jackdaw, Big Bro!
very well done!
Goldy

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4072 W: 133 N: 7096] (23735)
  • [2011-01-24 22:44]

Hi Bayram.
I like this shot so much. You have pictured it brilliantly. I am impressed with exposure, reproduction of colouration of the bird and every feather (as well as eyes, beak and legs). Dry leaf cover is amazing too and so suitable for this bird. My compliments and wishes and restart your postings here.
Alexei.

Good evening Bro,

Wonderful photo of a jackdaw, great sharpness, DoF, pose, composition - and the combination of black feathers and silvery white eyes is awesome! Brilliant job. Bravo.

I'm so glad you had a look on my latest posts and you sent the link of your new personal homepage. You have great collection of photos there, too.

Have a great night, friendly regards, László

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