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TammieO
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 08:51
We drove about 2.5 hours to Sierra Vista, Arizona to look for the Elegant Trogans. This nesting pair was on Ft Huachuca.
The lighting was pretty bad (didn't want to use a flash and risk disturbing them). We moved around trying to shoot between the branches and leaves, but it was worth the effort. They have a very small range in the US (southeasern Arizona) so a lot of birders will come out to look for them. Now I have proof that I've seen them.
TammieO
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 08:52
Another shot of the back of the male as he came back to feed the babies...
TammieO
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 08:54
Appologies...it's been awhile since I've posted and I forgot to resize the pics.
tupe
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 09:47
Beautiful birds, Tammie. I'd never heard of them before.
sparker1
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 10:29
Great captures. I love the country around that area.
GTogs
5th of June 2005 (Sun), 12:16
Great captures! Lovely birds!
cfcRebel
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 10:39
Nice captures Tammie! Your effort has paid off! It is a great series.
Leorooster
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 10:50
Nice shots. Love the birds.