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[Click]

I really like the pose. Well done, Norman.

 

[AlanF]

Very nice shots! There are a couple of Belted Kingfishers in my area, but I just can't ever get close enough to them.

The Eurasian Kingfisher is much smaller and faster than the Belted, and rather difficult to get good shots in flight.

 

[danfaz]

The Eurasian Kingfisher is much smaller and faster than the Belted, and rather difficult to get good shots in flight.

Well, then even more props to Nemorino, and I'm doubly hosed!

 

[danfaz]

This morning I managed to get some "mid" pics of a Belted Kingfisher. She was so far away, I had to crop extensively. One of these days I'll try a hide technique to see if I can get one to get closer to me.

 

[Click]

They are not easy to approach. Nice shots, danfaz.

 

[danfaz]

They are not easy to approach. Nice shots, danfaz.

Thanks, Click. Difficult, indeed!

 

[foda]

Bronzy Inca seen while birding at La Florida, Bosque de Las Aves, at km 18, Colombia, November, 2025.

R5MkII RF200-800mm

 

[AlanF]

Bronzy Inca seen while birding at La Florida, Bosque de Las Aves, at km 18, Colombia, November, 2025.

R5MkII RF200-800mm

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Another great shot Norman!

 

[Click]

Awesome! Great shot, foda.

 

[AlanF]

Sun very low in the sky this time of year, just right for lighting a high flying Red Kite, (R5ii + 200-800).

 

[Click]

Beautiful. Well done, Alan.

 

[foda]

The Brown Violetear is one of five species of hummingbird in the genus Colibri. They are characterized by patches of violet feathers, auriculars, covering the ear openings, hence their name. Large and fiercely territorial, these hummingbirds raise these patches when signaling to or fighting with others. This male was photographed during an intense stare-down while birding at La Florida, Bosque de Las Aves, at km 18, Colombia, November, 2025.

R5MkII RF200-800mm

 

[Click]

Well done, Norman.

 

[danfaz]

Red-tailed Hawk lift off sequence.
Last pic is rear-end shot, but they were glancing back in my direction, so I kept it.

 

[Click]

Very nice sequence. I like the texture in the sky, it creates a dramatic effect.

 

[danfaz]

Very nice sequence. I like the texture in the sky, it creates a dramatic effect.

Thanks, Click!

 

[foda]

Most hummingbird species exhibit marked sexual dimorphism. The plumage of the Andean Emerald, however, is very similar except that the crown is blue on the male and green on the female. This male Andean Emerald was seen while birding at La Florida, Bosque de Las Aves, at km 18, Colombia, November, 2025.

R5MkII RF200-800mm

 

[Click]

Beautiful shot, Norman. I love it.

 

[7DmkI]

Take off!

 

[Click]

Take off!

....With the landing gear in transition. Nice shot!