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July 20, 2008

bird spectacle

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Purple Martins in Shockoe Bottom

I’m a bona fide bird geek but you don’t have to be like me to enjoy the thrilling spectacle of swirls and swaths of Purple Martin tornadoes swooping into the city to roost. Take a moment out of your evening to head down to the 17th Street Farmer’s Market just before sunset and take it in. At 17th and Franklin you’ll probably notice a skygazing crowd and you’ll know you are in the right place. Prepare to be regaled and while you might be astounded by the lovely visage, do try and keep your mouth closed. Next month the Purple Martins are migrating to South America so don’t delay.

Posted by kimmy at 5:27PM under cultural events, environment | tags: , ,

7 Responses to “bird spectacle”

  1. posted by Jessamyn at July 20, 2008 11:40 pm :

    What a beautiful image of the skyline and the birds. Really incredible and fluid.

  2. posted by kimmy at July 21, 2008 9:11 am :

    Thanks for the compliment. I’ve been trying to get out there and take a lot of pictures :)

  3. posted by vmallonee at July 21, 2008 9:33 am :

    Yeah, great picture! What type of camera are you shooting with?

  4. posted by carlisle ave at July 21, 2008 9:37 am :

    I use a Nikon D40. Oh how I long for a telefoto lens….

  5. posted by vmallonee at July 21, 2008 9:46 am :

    Nice…oh how I love Nikons! You know back in the 70’s there was a company called Spiro that made cheap lenses for all cameras…you could get a telefoto for 20 bucks. Anyways I know what you mean I have a list of lenses I want to buy for my Nikon.

  6. posted by River District News (RDN) » Gone to the Birds AND Shockoe Chef Showdown this Saturday @ 17th Street - Richmond, Virginia at July 23, 2008 8:30 pm :

    [...] Check a description of the purple martins from last year and a great photo of the birds from a few days ago. [...]

  7. posted by Shannon at July 23, 2008 11:47 pm :

    I have been joked many a time for my urban bird gazing, especially when they are swooping in unison. How do they know what the leader is going to do?! And so fast! It’s amazing. Looks so SO fun!

    Thanks for the awesome shot, Kimmy.
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