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Zopilote Común.
Coragyps atratus.
Observado: Ago. 31, 2025
📍Jamay, Jalisco.
Sony A7RV
Sony 200-600G
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Caracara Quebrantahuesos Centroamericano.
Caracara plancus ssp. cheriway
📍Boca de Rio, Jamay, Jalisco, México.
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Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
16 cm
Widespread resident. ID From the similar forest-dwelling Blue-eared by orange ear-coverts, paler greenish-blue upperparts, and paler orange underparts. Note however that juvenile Blueeared has rufous ear-coverts. Female has red on lower mandible. Juvenile is similar to adult, but duller and greener above, with dusky scaling on breast. A. a. taprobana (peninsular India and Sri Lanka) is brighter and bluer than the widespread bengalensis, and closer in coloration to Blueeared. Voice Call is a high-pitched, shrill chee, usually repeated and chit-it-it alarm call. HH Fresh waters in open country, also mangroves and seashore in winter.
Source: Helm Field Guides
Myioborus torquatus.
Haha... I just realized that this shot and the one before it are quite similar! Which one do you prefer?
Taken in Costa Rica.
Photo of the Day – Although the simple Brown Scrub Robin lacks the bold colours of Friday’s Vulturine Guineafowl, what it lacks in colour, it makes up for in its beautiful song. This captivating little bird is found in the tropical and subtropical dry forests of South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique where, it can be found delivering its cheerful song or flicking leaves about on the forest floor by those with a bit of patience and luck. This gorgeous bird was captured by Rich Lindie in Kosi Bay.
Photo of the Day – Meet the Bigfoot family of the bird world. Quite obviously, Jacanas are well-adapted to walking on floating vegetation, earning them the name of ‘Jesus birds’ or ‘lily trotters’. These brightly-coloured and interesting birds are mostly found in the tropics and subtropics and if you make it your mission to target this family of eight, you will find yourself visiting some fantastic destinations around the world. One such destination is Brazil where Rich Lindie snapped this gorgeous image of the Wattled Jacana.
kookaburra, (species Dacelo novaeguineae), eastern Australian bird of the kingfisher family (Alcedinidae), whose call sounds like fiendish laughter. This gray-brown, woodland-dwelling bird reaches a length of 43 cm (17 inches), with an 8- to 10-cm (3.2- to 4-inch) beak. In its native habitat it eats invertebrates and small vertebrates, including venomous snakes. In western Australia and New Zealand, where it has been introduced, the kookaburra has been known to attack chickens and ducklings. Defending their territory year-round, a monogamous pair of these birds lays two clutches of two to four white eggs in its nest in a tree hole. The young often remain with the parents and help raise the next year’s brood.
An Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis) takes a break on a wooden pole rising from the tranquil waters of the Madu River in Sri Lanka. Often seen drying their wings or scanning the water for fish, these sleek birds are a common — yet always impressive — sight along rivers, lakes, and wetlands of South Asia.
The Madu River, known for its ecological richness and mangrove biodiversity, provides an ideal habitat for both resident and migratory birds. A peaceful moment that speaks to the balance of nature in this special place.
Photo of the Day – The exceptionally ugly Marabou Stork is one stork you probably don’t want delivering your baby. With its black cloak like-like wings, skinny legs and almost-bald head the Marabou Stork is so unattractive that it has earned itself the unfortunate name of the ‘undertaker bird’. Despite appearances however, this stork, which stands at about 1.5 meters in height, is still fascinating. With a wingspan that can reach up to 3 meters, it soars the skies with great elegance and as one of the heaviest birds that can fly, is well adapted for flight with hollow legs and toes which help to reduce its weight. Like other scavengers, it sports a bald head, which is much easier to keep clean when feeding on carcasses. This stately individual was photographed by Rich Lindie in Awasa, Ethiopia, part of the bird’s greater distribution across tropical Africa.
Ibis Ojos Rojos
📍Boca de Rio, Jamay, Jalisco, México.
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Dendroica dominica .
Haha... I just realized that this shot and the one after it are quite similar! Which one do you prefer?
Taken at Shawnee Mission Park (Johnson County, KS).
Our bird for the day hails from down under and was one of the first species to be scientifically named in Australia. The New Holland Honeyeater is found throughout southern Australia, from about Brisbane, Queensland, to just north of Perth, Western Australia as well as Tasmania. It has a brush-tip tongue that allows it to absorb the nectar from flowers although it has also been known to eat fruit, insects and spiders. Its nest is made of twigs, bark and grasses bound together with spider’s webs. Photographed by Adam Riley on Bruny Island, Tasmania, this prepossessing Honeyeater is a delightful way to start off the weekend.
Backlit by the warm glow of the setting sun, a Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) struts along the shoreline, its delicate breeding plumes catching the light like fine silk threads. Every step seems deliberate, the elegant bird framed by the soft shimmer of the ocean, embodying both grace and wild freedom.
Bird enjoying the sunny day
Taking some bird photos at Dawson Creek park in Hillsboro, Oregon.
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Types of Kookaburras:
Laughing Kookaburra: (Dacelo novaeguineae) The most common and well-known species, found throughout eastern Australia.
Blue-winged Kookaburra: (Dacelo leachii) Found in northern and eastern Australia, as well as southern New Guinea.
Spangled Kookaburra: (Dacelo tyro) Found in New Guinea.
Rufous-bellied Kookaburra: (Dacelo gaudichaud) Found in New Guinea.
Capturing the vibrant hues of the sun parakeet in this photo. Explore the radiant beauty of these tropical birds as they bask in the sunlight. 🌅 #SunParakeet #ColorfulCompanions #AvianArtistry #FeatheredSunshine #TropicalBirds #ParakeetPhotography #NatureColors #BirdWatchers #VibrantWings #SunlitSpectacle #WildlifePhotography #FeatheredFriends #ColorExplosion #BirdsOfInstagram #NatureMoments #TropicalElegance #SpectrumInFlight #WingedWonders #ParrotLove #SunKissedPlumage #BirdsInFocus #NatureCaptures #AvianAdventures #ColorSplash #FeathersOfJoy #SunshinePalette
Photo of the Day – One has to wonder exactly what this pair of Malayan Laughingthrushes is shouting so much about, though it’s certainly aimed at other, neighbouring pairs. Regardless, Rich Lindie took advantage of their temporary distraction to photograph these otherwise pretty shy birds. This he did in the bird rich forests around Fraser’s Hill and Malaysia where this species is commonly seen with other great high-elevation birds.
During summers in Kansas, Utah, and Florida I've seen many, many Great Egrets. Still, there is nothing quite like seeing these guys displaying in full breeding plumage. This was from the wonderful rookery on the back side of Gatorland in Orlando. Thanks Mike!
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This picture was taken during the Magic Birding and Photography tours at San Jorge de Tandayapa Wildlife Sanctuary. Best photography trips in Latinamerica.
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A solitary Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) seen roaming the open landscapes of Yala National Park, Sri Lanka. These striking birds, with their stark white plumage contrasted by a bare black head and curved bill, are commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and grasslands across South Asia.
Yala, known for its leopards and elephants, is also a haven for birdlife — from majestic raptors to graceful waterbirds like this ibis. Every corner of this vast national park offers a chance to encounter Sri Lanka’s incredible biodiversity.
Melospiza melodia.
Time to take a break from the bright colors for something more subtle...
Taken in Cheyenne Bottoms (Barton County, KS).
Crow on a sunny day
This crow was trying to stay in the shade on a sunny day. Found him talking in the trees.
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Photo of the Day – Mainly found in the canopy and higher levels of damp tropical forests in Central America - The Slaty-tailed Trogon.These trogons can sit quite still for long periods of time which makes them quite challenging to find in thick foliage, despite their bright colours. This individual was captured on an exposed branch by Adam Riley in Nicaragua.
The vibrantly coloured Chestnut-headed Bee-eater can be found in the clearings and open spaces of forested country ranging from India, east, to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. This bee-eater flycatches from the tops of bushes, bare branches, wires or fences hunting for its diet of honeybees, wasps, ants, termites, dragonflies, butterflies and grasshoppers, flying directly at its prey, seizing it with its bill pointing forwards. They are also known to hunt in groups, wheeling in flight, catching insect after insect without stopping to perch. This brilliantly coloured bird was photographed by Glen Valentine in Bhutan.
Zopilote Común.
Coragyps atratus.
Observado: Ago. 31, 2025
📍Jamay, Jalisco.
Sony A7RV
Sony 200-600G
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I took my own advice (www.the-digital-picture.com/Pictures/Picture.aspx?Picture...) and left the crazy cold N 40° latitude (-4° F/-20° C) for the warmer weather of Florida and just over a week of (primarily) bird photography. Although I had a 5D Mark III and 1D X along, the Canon EOS 7D Mark II was glued to my hand for most of this trip and the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens was glued to the camera most of that time. As noted in the title, this combination rocked and with relatively-cooperative birds, my take-home is a bit voluminous.
The subject shown here is a Great Blue Heron in breeding plumage. To capture this image, my first priority was to get in line between the sun and the bird with the low, late-day sun creating good subject lighting. By maneuvering to a slightly lower vantage point than the bird, I was able to create a background composed completely of blue sky. No distractions there.
A big challenge remaining was to get the bird properly aligned for a pleasing composition. A side-on angle to the bird with the head straight or turned slightly towards the camera usually works great. The challenge in getting that angle was that the bird, especially its head and neck, was constantly moving. I selected the top-right AF point in the center block of AF points (closely aligned with the bird's eye) and when the bird was in a position that worked for me, I quickly captured the image.
I was shooting handheld for maneuverability and setup speed reasons. The 7D II and 100-400 L II combo's size and weight are especially nice for this type of shooting.
Some are asking if the 7D II images are sharp enough for serious work and I can assure you that the answer is "Yes." EOS 7D II images are very sharp. Because ultimate image sharpness capabilities are not completely discernible from reduced-size images, I have made the full-size version of this image available for download. Get more information here: www.the-digital-picture.com/Pictures/Picture.aspx?Picture...
Gear Used:
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens
Camera and Lens Settings:
182mm f/8.0 1/500s ISO 100 5472 x 3648px
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White-necked Jacobin in the rain.
Florisuga mellivora.
This shot won runner-up in the D&M Creative Bird Photography contest judged by Bill Coster. Here's what he had to say about it: "A lovely shot of a Hummer in flight, made extra special by the falling rain." Thank you, Mr Coster!
One of my favorite shots from my recent trip to Costa Rica! On my first pass through my Costa Rica photos, I somehow didn't mark this one as a keeper. Only when I went through the second time did I decide it was worth it and started liking it more and more!
To get the New Year off to a flying start we have this gorgeous Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross. Despite its incredible 2m wingspan, this impressive albatross is the smallest of the mollymawks – a term used for medium-sized albatrosses. For the most part, you’d have to find your sea legs to see this and other species in the group but these birds can also be seen close to shore in several places including South Africa where this sleek individual was captured by Rich Lindie.
( Ardea cinerea, Grey Heron, ধুপনি বক )
90–98 cm
Resident, passage migrant and winter visitor. Widespread; unrecorded in parts of the northwest and northeast. ID: A large, mainly grey heron, lacking any brown or rufous in its plumage. In flight, black flight feathers contrast with grey upperwing- and underwing-coverts, and shows a prominent white leading edge to wing when head-on. Adult has yellow bill, whitish head and neck with black head plumes, and black patches on belly. In breeding season, has whitish scapular plumes and bill and legs become orange or reddish. Immature is duller than adult, with grey crown, reduced black ‘crest', greyer neck, less pronounced black patches on sides of belly, and duller bill and legs. Juvenile has dark grey cap with slight crest, dirty grey neck and breast, lacks black patches on belly sides, lacks plumes, and has dark legs. Voice: Often calls in flight, a loud frarnk. HH: A typical diurnal heron. Usually feeds singly; occasionally gathers in loose parties at good feeding areas. Roosts communally in winter. Prefers to hunt in the open unlike Purple Heron. Inland and coastal waters: lakes, marshes, estuaries, mangroves, tidal creeks, rocky offshore islands and coral reefs."
Source: HELM FIELD GUIDES
Parula americana.
Sorry for the big break between uploads. I've been traveling a lot! This shot was taken in May of this year and is my best Northern Parula shot yet! I was quite excited about it, so thank you for all of your wonderful comments and support.
Taken in Wyandotte County, KS.
This Long-billed Curlew failed to migrate north this year to breed. He was at Fort DeSoto in May...fairly late...so I thought he would probably spend the entire summer. From the reports it seems that he has. It is really fun to watch these long-billed birds grab and eat little crabs from the tidal areas.
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If you are looking for a funky make-over for the New Year, then why not draw inspiration from the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker. Sporting an outlandish hairdo, combined with a finely scalloped, deep chestnut plumage, this bird makes a fabulous muse for anyone with a taste for flash. If however, you are only hoping to spot one of these quirky woodpeckers, watch out for their “hammer-head” crests in the midstorey of lowland rainforests in Central America. This zany bird was photographed in Costa Rica by Adam Riley.