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Red-crowned Woodpecker (11)

Melanerpes rubricapillus

Ahmad Shah

Panama

Date taken: Feb 27 2023

Details: juvenile

El Valle de Anton, Cocle Province.

Date uploaded: Feb 14 2024

Comments (1):
Brian Morin: Good tonal balance.

Bald Eagle (67)

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Feb 13 2024

Details: adult

While driving a back road I spotted an eagle perched in an old tree. It was not too far from the road so I expected it to fly any second. It didn't. Over the course of the next 10 minutes I had a West Coast experience, where you could actually get close enough to an eagle for a decent shot. I slowly advanced, stopping every 20 feet or so, getting out and leaning over the car roof for cover. I made five stops, each time bewildered by the bird's disinterest in me. It eventually moved but not because of me. I was opposite it on the road so as close as I could be and it continued to look around in perfect light on a great perch against a deep blue winter sky. What an experience, one of a kind. Where I live, eagles are regular but getting close to one is virtually impossible.

Date uploaded: Feb 14 2024

Comments (2):
Ahmad Shah: Fantastic capture.
Brian Morin: I couldn't believe my good fortune. The bird, the light and the sky were perfect. No editing required.

Nilgiri Flycatcher (2)

Eumyias albicaudatus

(Near-threatened)

Krish

India

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Date taken: Nov 24 2023

Details: male, adult

Date uploaded: Feb 9 2024

Comments (3):
Krish: At Ervikulam National Park, near Munnar, Kerala.
Brian Morin: Stunning colour

Lesson's Motmot (25)

Momotus lessonii

Sue Bishop

Panama

Date taken: Mar 2 2023

#Cocle Province
El Valle De Anton

Date uploaded: Feb 8 2024

Comments (1):
Brian Morin: An attractive bird.

Red Crossbill (7)

Loxia curvirostra

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Feb 5 2024

Details: male, nest

Algonquin Park - There were hundreds of Red Crossbills. They were seen or heard at virtually every stop and are almost certainly nesting right now. They can breed in any month of the year, the decision being based on food availability not season. There are many types, with this one likely being the type that feeds on pines which have a good cone crop. They are notoriously tame, being very approachable and at times landing only a few feet away if you are still.

Date uploaded: Feb 6 2024

Comments (3):
Ahmad Shah: Superb find, excellent capture.
Brian Morin: This experience surpassed my expectations. I knew I'd find them but hoped I'd get lucky with some photos. I have way too many, both on the ground and in trees. :)