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[ISv]

Yesterday, a Peregrine was reported hunting a Snipe in the local nature park. But, the Snipe escaped. Today, it was being guarded by a Cormorant in breeding plumage. (R5ii +200-800mm)

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Nice photo! Me thinks the Cormorant took a little bit risky duty : if there is no better prey the Peregrine may take it down!

 

[ISv]

Finally few photos of birds today. Nothing special - all the commons.

 

[Click]

I really like your series. Well done, ISv.

 

[ISv]

I really like your series. Well done, ISv.

Thanks Click! I was still trying to log off when noticed your reaction !

 

[SirIssacNewton]

A few of my favorites after the snow! Taken with my Canon R8 and RF 600mm f11View attachment 227794

 

[Click]

A few of my favorites after the snow! Taken with my Canon R8 and RF 600mm f11View attachment 227794

Very nice series.

 

[foda]

A few of my favorites after the snow! Taken with my Canon R8 and RF 600mm f11View attachment 227788View attachment 227789View attachment 227792View attachment 227793View attachment 227794View attachment 227796View attachment 227797View attachment 227799View attachment 227800View attachment 227802

Excellent set of photos!

 

[foda]

The Sparkling 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 individual was photographed while birding at Reserva Natural Retorno del Colibrí, Colombia, November, 2025.

R5MkII RF200-800mm

 

[ThomasTH]

What a beautiful bird and well captured!