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AlanF

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So it was a hoof. I didn't think there was a hoofed animal small for the eagle to lift. Obviously, I was wrong. :oops:
Dik-diks are the smallest antelopes and stand about 30–40 centimetres (12–15.5 in) at the shoulder, are 50–70 cm (19.5–27.5 in) long, weigh 3–6 kilograms (6.6–13.2 lb), not much different from the 5DSR + 100-400mm II + TC used for the picture.
 
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AlanF

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This one is impossible to identify the prey. It's a tiny crop of a Crowned eagle at f/4, iso 12,400, pushed through nearly 2ev further with the 5DIV at dusk. The guide identified the prey when the eagle lifted its foot at the rear - a blue monkey. The eagle occupies less than 700px*600px, about 1% of the area of the sensor.
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Hi everybody!
I have been following the forum and especially this thread for a long time, many thanks for some wonderful and inspirational posts! I decided to make my humble debut with the following three pictures:
a Resplendent Quetzal posing during a lunch break (wild avocados as always!), a Large-footed Finch busy gathering nest material and a friendly greeting Yellow-throated Toucan.
Greetings
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Hi storioni,

Welcome to CR.
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Very nice pictures. I especially like the last one.
 
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Many thanks to everyone for the warm welcome and encouragement!
The photos were taken this summer in Bird Heaven aka Costa Rica. I've got quite a large collection of birds from those 2 and a half weeks while I was there. But I'll try not to spam this thread too much :)
I would direct the same question towards ISv, which Islands are there in question? Impressive and picturesque birds!
Just one more for now, a Collared Redstart, or as the natives call it - "Amigo de hombre" due to its friendly and trustful character.20180730-425A7663 resized-4.jpg
 
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AlanF

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Many thanks to everyone for the warm welcome and encouragement!
The photos were taken this summer in Bird Heaven aka Costa Rica. I've got quite a large collection of birds from those 2 and a half weeks while I was there. But I'll try not to spam this thread too much :)
I would direct the same question towards ISv, which Islands are there in question? Impressive and picturesque birds!
Just one more for now, a Collared Redstart, or as the natives call it - "Amigo de hombre" due to its friendly and trustful character.

I'd love to go on a birding trip to Costa Rica. Any advice would be much appreciated.
 
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