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21-MAR-2012 Hank v/d Velde

20120322 Mexico 1003 SERIES - Black Vultures and Friends.jpg

Huatulco, Mexico

First of three postings in this SERIES.
Two images taken on the way back from out walk-about birding excursion. The driver stopped the van along the road at a high point overlooking a golf course and pond where many water fowl and other birds were swimming around and/or foraging for food on the grass. We were able to take some pictures of this very peaceful looking scene from a distance when all of a sudden the peace was disturbed by a.........(see posting 2 of 3 at http://www.pbase.com/hankvv/image/142802644 ).

Top image: Two Black Vultures marching along a sand bunker c/w rake.


A group of American Coots happily grazing/foraging for food when suddenly a ...... (see posting 2 of 3 at http://www.pbase.com/hankvv/image/142802644 }.

Nikon D300S ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S
1/2000s f/5.6 at 420.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Lieve Snellings21-Apr-2012 15:17
special the first one made me smile...
Jean D21-Apr-2012 01:39
Lovely captures, Hank.
Maja Waiss20-Apr-2012 18:29
Very nice!
larose forest photos20-Apr-2012 18:14
Amazing shots of these vultures. Can't wait to see what you post next!
bill friedlander20-Apr-2012 16:15
A couple of nice captures. Can't wait for tomorrows posting.
Stephanie20-Apr-2012 16:10
Fascinating pair of images! :) Looking forward to tomorrow's image!
Fong Lam20-Apr-2012 14:54
Beautiful captures, Hank...can't wait for tomorrow! V
jychamberland20-Apr-2012 14:54
beautiful captures Hank!
fotabug20-Apr-2012 14:30
Interesting gallery of fans! :)
Janet Forjan-Freedman20-Apr-2012 14:21
Interesting captures - not sure if I can handle what the next photo will be.
Guest 20-Apr-2012 13:47
looks like they see a crocodile, you make me sooo curious, can't wait, post it tonight, please, I am on hole 19, drinking a Jameson.
Claude Gagnon20-Apr-2012 13:35
Very interesting as golf courses can attract many different birds!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet20-Apr-2012 12:34
Interesting to see those birds in unusual habitats.
Jim Coffman20-Apr-2012 12:30
Now you have my curiosity up! Nice captures,Hank!
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