He simply could have pulled out a package of Luden's Wild Cherry Cough Drops, guaranteed to stop the "coughen" in its tracks.
Just fantastic pictures, clarity and colour.
.We have a similar Butcher bird here in Florida, the Loggerhead Shrike. One of its favorite foods is the lubber, a brightly coloured but very poisonous grasshopper. After the butcher bird hangs it out to dry and drain for a few days, it is safe to eat.
Before shelling out $599 to Sony for repair, I think I might consider an old Minolta 300mm F2.8. I have had mine since 1986 and feel it is still the sharpest lens in my inventory. BTW, I have never had auto focus fail on a screw drive Minolta lens. The 600mm is great too but it can be bulky. Good luck
Wish I were there. I only get to India in the winter. Maybe next year. Thanks for posting.
Cute little guy. Nice job.
Nice shot. Wish I were there.
We have mostly Boat-tailed Grackles here and they are one of my favorite birds. With good sunlight they are beautiful. Best part is that they are generally approachable.
Great shot of yours.
Jeff and Topcat: Thanks and appreciated.
Not too much. Possibly crop 1 and 2 a little tighter.
[quote=Larry Swearingen]Not a catfish. It appears to be an invasive species.
Snakehead.
Thanks Larry. Good observation.
I heard my friend say catfish and never gave it any thought. I should verify!
It took him a few minutes but when he got fish positioned just right, down it went!
Thank you all for comments.
Great shot. Is this the one who has been hanging out at the top of the entrance ramp?
I thought he had given up and was going to try a new spot when he jerked his head sideways and came up with this prize.
Taken at Arthur R. Marshall Wildlife Preserve at north end of the Everglades.