Posted by Jim DeWitt on February 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM
This is another of those photos that give me immense pleasure to view, but aren't at a standard that would allow posting on NPN Avian. We were treated to Andean Cock of the Rock sightings on four consecutive days. None of them were close enough to give a decent photo, but they are so delightful to see and watch, so improbable looking and so flamboyant that, just this once, getting a decent photo wasn't crucial.
We live in a remarkable world, and the Cock of the Rock is proof of it.
Note for northern Ecuador birders: the southerly race is more orange than red. The color in this shot is accurate.
At least you GOT one!
They never came out of the deep forest for us - we got a glimpse of red, but not the whole bird without a zillion branches in front.
Nice catch!
Sandy
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1 repliesWe live in a remarkable world, and the Cock of the Rock is proof of it.
Note for northern Ecuador birders: the southerly race is more orange than red. The color in this shot is accurate.
They never came out of the deep forest for us - we got a glimpse of red, but not the whole bird without a zillion branches in front.
Nice catch!
Sandy