Guyana Birdies (10 images)

Well, I'm down to just 57 images left to process, and the vast majority of those are Otters. All of the birds have been done, so I thought I'd post a selection of bird photos this time. Hopefully, I'll post some more birds tomorrow. After I return from a short trip, the next post will probably be strictly Giant Otters.

Comments, observations, suggestions, lambastes, lampoons, and almost anything else is welcome

So here is another sampling, with comments

= Ed =

Campo Troupial. One of the most colorful birds we saw, and a member of the Oriole family. Actually, I believe that Orioles are part of the Troupial and Allies family.

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Gobsmacked ! Truly gobsmacked !

I love all of them, stunning clarity and great composition.
If I had to pick a favourite it would be the amazon kingfisher followed by the heron.

Looking forward to the next set.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Magnificent!
I can't beleive that little Kiskadee with a Vole! that's just insane..
The kingfishers are stunning.. the Amazon in particular,. the image shows clearly what a dedicated predator it is with it's concentration and that evisceral dagger of a beak!

the yellow tern is exactly the bird I have wanted to see to bridge the relationship between the tern's and the black skimmer,. they are very similar looking birds.

And I really like that Cormarant shot. It's noce to see "action"

thanks for sharing these amazing photos of birds I'd never see!

Very good shots, thanks for sharing them.

Thanks for the kind words Cameraon. I'm gald you enjoyed them.

= Ed =

CyberDyneSystems wrote:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Magnificent!
I can't beleive that little Kiskadee with a Vole! that's just insane..
The kingfishers are stunning.. the Amazon in particular,. the image shows clearly what a dedicated predator it is with it's concentration and that evisceral dagger of a beak!

the yellow tern is exactly the bird I have wanted to see to bridge the relationship between the tern's and the black skimmer,. they are very similar looking birds.

And I really like that Cormarant shot. It's noce to see "action"

thanks for sharing these amazing photos of birds I'd never see!

Thanks Cyber. Yeah, the Kiskadee with the vole sort of caught me off guard as well.

As for the Yellow-billed Tern, it's interesting that you mention that about the Black Skimmer. This photo was taken 14 seconds after the Yellow-billed Tern image. They were on the same beach

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Glad you enjoyed them!

= Ed =

I'm gobsmacked too, and I don't even know what that means! Fantastic photos, you are to congratulated for great work.

Wow... simply fantastic shots. What lens were you using? Those look suspiciously like the 300mm 2.8 IS... whatever it is I need one!

gobsmacked
adjective; UK INFORMAL
so shocked that you cannot speak:

eg "He was gobsmacked at the UK prices of Canon lenses." I don't know why I'm laughing, I live here.

Yeow! I'm honestly not trying to get anyone gobsmacked! Sounds painful

Thanks for the compliments

= Ed =

Adam Hicks wrote:
Wow... simply fantastic shots. What lens were you using? Those look suspiciously like the 300mm 2.8 IS... whatever it is I need one!

Adam,

Thanks for the compliments! The first 3 photos were all taken with my 400mm f/5.6L. I love that lens, but the lack of IS made it impractical for use when we were on the boat on the river. I really wish I had rented a 300 f/2.8L IS or a 400 f/4 DO for use on the boat. I would have had much better shots than I get while on the whater. The last 7 photos were all taked with my 70-200 f/2.8L IS with the 1.4x Canon Extender.

= Ed =

Awesome, Ed! Thanks for sharing these ...

Incredible shots, Ed. All are magnificent in their own way, but the cormorant emerging is simply spectacular. This must have been a wonderful trip for you.

Great shots. I liked then all. The cormorant and kiskadee were my favorites. Kinda feel bad for the little vole though. What a way to go. whack, whack, whack