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May 28, 2012 06:42 |  #1

Went back late yesterday to see if light conditions were better for Chuck Wills Widow pic. This is what I got

IMAGE: http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i22/rth95/5-27Chuck3-0445.jpg

Also in same area was a Common Nighthawk

IMAGE: http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i22/rth95/5-27CommonNighthawk-0458.jpg

First time two pic's of these birds in same day.

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May 28, 2012 08:15 |  #2

I would guess these guys aren't particularly easy to find or to photograph, so well done, I say.
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May 28, 2012 11:24 |  #3

Good shots, look hard to find




  
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May 28, 2012 15:45 |  #4

Yes can be difficult to locate as they blend in so well with surroundings. Was lucky to find chucks on exposed limb in a patch of cabbage palms. Thanks for the comments

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May 28, 2012 21:49 |  #5

What great finds Pauhana, I would love to see either one of these in person someday.

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May 29, 2012 11:25 |  #6

Now that is a super find...I am wondering what post processing was done on the firdt shot...looks like there may ne some details in there that could be highlighted

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May 29, 2012 14:54 |  #7

What an unusual find and good job getting the shots.

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