I first posted pics of this guy in March as he was migrating north. He returned today for a moment. I'm surprised he has survived. Sorry for the poor quality pics but these were quickly done through my living room window.
Jun 24, 2014 12:11 | #1 I first posted pics of this guy in March as he was migrating north. He returned today for a moment. I'm surprised he has survived. Sorry for the poor quality pics but these were quickly done through my living room window. 80D, 70D, Sigma 18-35 f1.8 DC HSM ART, 24-70 f2.8L, Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 DG OS HSM C, 430 EX II, Induro AM24 w/3Pod H1, CT214 w/PHQ-1, and several cold beers.
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Oldjackssparrows Jeeeez, incredible comments!  More info | Jun 24, 2014 14:42 | #2 That is amazing he is surviving, also, it always amazes me how they navigate as they do. Donate to Pekka, help pay our server costs...
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mlc Senior Member  408 posts Likes: 7 Joined Mar 2006 Location: Hampshire, UK More info | Jun 24, 2014 15:36 | #3 OMG - poor chap - that must be a serious handicap! Mike
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tomd Cream of the Crop  13,282 posts Likes: 31 Joined Jan 2007 Location: I live next to my neighbor More info | Jun 24, 2014 15:52 | #4 does he have 2 legs? Maybe it's the angle, but he (she) looks awkward holding on. .
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Jun 24, 2014 16:38 | #5 Yep he's got 2 legs. Only problem I can see is the beak. 80D, 70D, Sigma 18-35 f1.8 DC HSM ART, 24-70 f2.8L, Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 DG OS HSM C, 430 EX II, Induro AM24 w/3Pod H1, CT214 w/PHQ-1, and several cold beers.
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PhotoMASTERZ Member 88 posts Joined May 2014 More info | Jun 24, 2014 18:28 | #6 Is the peak normal for this species? My website is http://greatwideworldphoto.tumblr.com
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Pondrader "now I'm no rocket scientist but I do get a shot or two"  16,028 posts Gallery: 2548 photos Best ofs: 5 Likes: 57084 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada More info | Jun 24, 2014 19:31 | #7 Interesting, I have one with only one leg but I don't think he was born that way. this guy is amazing in that he has adapted....mine has learned to hover and fly in a hover around the yard Jeff ........, 7D, 70-300L, 100-400LII
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Jun 24, 2014 19:58 | #8 PhotoMASTERZ wrote in post #16992419  Is the peak normal for this species? No Jason L
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butterfly2937 Cream of the Crop  More info | Jun 24, 2014 20:52 | #9 |
Jun 25, 2014 18:14 | #10 Am wondering if someone at a nature conservancy couldn't help this guy out. Has to be tough to eat like that. My Gear: 6D, 7D, EOS-M w EF-M 22 f2 STM and EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM, 17-40L f4, 24-70L f2.8, 100 f2.8 non-IS macro, 70-200L f/4 IS, 400L f5.6,, Canon 1.4x II TC, Canon Speedlite 430 EX II, Better Beamer. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod, 2 monopods, Manfrotto ballhead and pistol grip tripod heads.
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heyBJK Senior Member  500 posts Likes: 11 Joined Jan 2013 Location: Kentucky More info | Jun 25, 2014 18:59 | #11 My word! I've never seen a beak like that on any bird. It is a wonder he can eat well enough to survive. Brian
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