Northern Jacana Displaying His Weaponry

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Aside from his long beak and head shield, this Northern Jacana (Code 4; very rare in North America) is also armed with 2 very sharp bone spur on either side of his wings....


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Outstanding shots, as always, Alfred. I don't think I recall seeing one posted here previously. Where did you find him?
Al

CDMOOSE wrote in post #15563529
Outstanding shots, as always, Alfred. I don't think I recall seeing one posted here previously. Where did you find him?
Al

Thank you Mr. Moose:

The first shot captured near Cayo Coco of Cuba.
2nd and 3rd images from Coba of Yucatan.

Wow, those are superb, top notch work.

Very cool bird, Excellent series Alfred .

Nice shots Alfred, i like the third one! Watch out with sharpening, they can do with a little bit less, especially the first one

Tom

wonderful images Alfred.

Fantastic bird there, Alfred! Not one I've had the pleasure of seeing before.

Stunning series Alfred. I photographed this species in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica last year but never got a shot a lovely as any of these.

very nice Alfred

Wow, Alfred, excellent work I figured you didn't find these near Toronto!

Wallace River wrote in post #15565298
Wow, Alfred, excellent work I figured you didn't find these near Toronto!

Thank you Wallace :
No, not likely in Toronto...LOL. These are southern species that could show up around Texas once in a blue moon.....

Amazing looking bird, beautifully captured Alfred.

Cool! Thank you.

Great shots!