Crossbills close-up | Parker Jackson Wilderness Photography

While out on a short hike, I stopped to have a snack and I could not believe that there were some crossbills so close at that same moment. They flew around doing their thing, but had zero fear of... While out on a short hike, I stopped to have a snack and I could not believe that there were some crossbills so close at that same moment. They flew around doing their thing, but had zero fear of me and were too close for my camera to focus at times (within 3 feet). They flew right by my face a couple times, but this was way too close for some shots... but of course super for intricate details of their feathers. Fun little encounter with all female crossbills. I was surprised that no males were among this small group at all.

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