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7 Jan 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Gamboa, Panama

I first saw him from a distance on the path, as the racquet tip of his tail was not evident, I wasn't sure what he was. With my slow approach he flew of into the shrubs on the side of the path. That was when I knew I had a Motmot. It took some persistence to get clear shots. Luckily, for some reason Motmots don't scare easily.
Jun 25 2008
24
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7 Jan 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Gamboa, Panama

I saw this fellowat a distance land at the edge of a swampy area. Having previously had a glimpse of a hawk in this area, I approached carefully and started shooting as soon as a clear shot was available. Good thing, he didn't hang around like the Trogons and Motmots.
Jun 24 2008
9
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7 Jan 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Gamboa, Panama

The pathways of the hotel grounds were a birders paradise. On our return from a steamy walk this fellow was overhead, and not particularly shy.
Jun 24 2008
16
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the Bow River, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Calgary, Alberta - 20 June 2008
Jun 24 2008
20
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Jun 20 2009
juvenile
Tree Swallow,(Getting ready to leave the nest)
June 20,2008
Ile Bizard
Jun 23 2008
14
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Jun 21 2008
Tree Swallow,
June 21,2008
Ile Bizard,
Qc
Jun 23 2008
5
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near Patricia, Alberta - 18 June 2008
Jun 23 2008
21
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Township Road, east of Tilley, Alberta - 16 June 2008
Jun 23 2008
13
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McKinnon Flats, Alberta - 14 June 2008
Jun 23 2008
10
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25 May 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Ile Bizard, QC

The Virginias are always a challenge, they are either hidden in cover or moving too fast. Nevertheless, I manage a few decent shots every year.
Jun 23 2008
19