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hermanlawetz

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

The grounds of the Hotel Gamboa was one of the hottest birding spots around. Rivaling the famous "Pipeline Road". Taken some 30 steps out of the lobby at the edge of the parking lot.

Date uploaded: Jun 22 2008

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Yellow-crowned Parrot (1)

Amazona ochrocephala

hermanlawetz

Panama

Date taken: Jan 3 2008

3 Jan 08
Canon XTi w/EF 100-400
Farallon, Cocle, Panama

Walking from the hotel De Camaron, I saw at the edge of my vision a Grackle chasing another bird. It ended abruptly in a small flowering shrub. I saw nothing until I approached tripod on the ready. At 15m I could make out the parrot.
Because of the circumstances it is one of my favourite shots.

Date uploaded: Jun 21 2008

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Sacred Ibis (5)

Threskiornis aethiopicus

hermanlawetz

Spain

Date taken: Mar 6 2008

6 march 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Guadalhorce delta, Malaga, Spain

The Guadalhorce delta marsh was one of our favourite sites. It was being set up for birdwatching.
From a blind I could make out the Ibis on the far bank of an island behind some trees. He started to walk. Luckily he passed some open ground for a few seconds.

Date uploaded: Jun 21 2008

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Yellow Wagtail (3)

Motacilla flava

hermanlawetz

Spain

Date taken: Mar 4 2008

4 March 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Charca de Suarez, Motril, Spain

The marsh only opened after 4:30 so the light is low(volunteer workers after work). While looking out of the blind over the marsh, one of us spotted the Wagtail under our noses. I could hardly get the camera down low enough.

Date uploaded: Jun 21 2008

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Black Tern (46)

Chlidonias niger

hermanlawetz

9 June 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Ile Bizard QC, Canada

There are some four pairs this year, and some are nesting near the boardwalk.

Date uploaded: Jun 21 2008

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Black Tern (46)

Chlidonias niger

hermanlawetz

9 Jun 08
Canon XTi w/EF100-400
Ile Bizard, QC, Canada

Photos of Black Terns on previous years were always from too far or unsharp because of flight.
This is the year of success.

Date uploaded: Jun 21 2008

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