Giant Pitta (Hydrornis caeruleus)
A Giant Pitta (Hydrornis caeruleus) sighting report of yesterday's afternoon demanded an immediate change of plans which put us on the road again at 4.00 am, on the muddy, slippery, steep trail by 6.00 am, attacked by a mad territorial crested fireback by 6.10 am, on the hidden pitta by 7.00 am and on out in the open posing pitta by 7.06 am.... I have never thought will be able to see this elusive pitta, let alone photograph it, but then Razis Nasri happened. Thank you!!! An experience to last a lifetime. For my non-birder friends, this pitta might not be as colorful and attractive as the ones I kept on posting, but it is so special to see it, as it is very shy! Sort of the holy grail of pittas.
Giant Pitta (Hydrornis caeruleus)
A Giant Pitta (Hydrornis caeruleus) sighting report of yesterday's afternoon demanded an immediate change of plans which put us on the road again at 4.00 am, on the muddy, slippery, steep trail by 6.00 am, attacked by a mad territorial crested fireback by 6.10 am, on the hidden pitta by 7.00 am and on out in the open posing pitta by 7.06 am.... I have never thought will be able to see this elusive pitta, let alone photograph it, but then Razis Nasri happened. Thank you!!! An experience to last a lifetime. For my non-birder friends, this pitta might not be as colorful and attractive as the ones I kept on posting, but it is so special to see it, as it is very shy! Sort of the holy grail of pittas.