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Juvenile Caracara

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Posted by Richard Peters on August 8, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Juvenile Caracara
Another shot from Florida last week. This JCC was busy eating the remains of something along a path at Viera Wetlands (remains can be seen to the right of frame). I spent a while watching and taking photos, although after the first five minutes had to change position as a trail of red ants made its way over to me and started to bite before I noticed them!!

D300 with 200-400 VR and 1.4x TC
Posted by jeff acreman on August 8, 2009 at 12:17 PM
hi richard

when i was in equador a few weeks ago i also took some great photos of your subject, the birds when reaching/growing into adulthood turn black, i take it is the same case in florida ?

great shot lovely detail and colour, you must be pleased

jeff acreman
Posted by Craig Jones on August 8, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Lovely photo, looks like he's wearing a hair piece :eek: :eek: ,nice portrait and love the pode caught :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Richard Peters on August 8, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Thanks Craig :)

Jeff, that's the same as Florida with the adults being black :smile: