Did you notice the bird sitting on the water trough in yesterday's photo? I knew I could count on Brattcat to notice it, as she often leaves perceptive comments about details in the photos, and for Jarart to have an eagle eye for birds.Here is a closer view. It is a crested caracara, based on its black cap, reddish face, white neck transitioning to black feathers and yellow feet. It is a bird of prey, as its appearance shows, although it can also scavenge. It is comfortable on the ground, and this bird is obviously comfortable rather close to the ground.
I will try to get a closer and better photo. I took this from the road, with my zoom, in late afternoon low light on a cloudy day, without a tripod.
This week we are showing some more photos from our recent trip to Yosemite National Park on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site.
6 comments:
amazing bird, dave. thanks.
Another interesting bird from Costa Rica. I saw so many beautiful birds when I was there.
So glad you gave us this great close up of a bird that I have never seen in person. You did a fantastic job with no tripod! I am not that steady anymore.
I'd love to see more birds native to your area in your blog...broad enough hint? Had to laugh at your comment on my blog today. I thought the same thing, but courtesy prevented me from asking him about his job. I even wonderned if he was giving me the facts.
This looks to be a pretty large bird.
a very big bird indeed
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