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Mom always said: "play with your food!"

OK, so, technically, this isn't "playing", this is a much-practiced and time perfected maneuver that puts the fish into a position where the cormorant can swallow it whole. Once the cormorant spins the fish's head around, the flailing of its tail act...

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The Modeling Birds from Florida

We had a fun trip in November to Florida.  I took the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 as my only lens for my RF6 Mark II to gain more experience with the lens. It was a good choice and kept me from being distracted by any beautiful landscapes, and it made shootin...

power dive

pelicans are big, awkward fliers that need a running start just to get airborne....but when they lock in on a target they're nimble and accurate.

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Crow or Common Raven

Crow or Raven? R5 Mark II RF200-800 F6.3-9 IS USM Crow or Raven?  Crows are generally smaller with fan-shaped tails and a harsh caw, while ravens are larger, have wedge-shaped tails, and produce a deep croaking sound.  Observing their flight pattern...

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Peregrine falcon feeding juveniles

**WARNING: graphic feeding images** A well documented peregrine mating pair in Southern California had 3 surviving hatchlings last spring.  I happened to catch one of their feeding sessions.  The juveniles were still working on their aerial maneuvers...

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Recent Bird Photos

Here are some recent bird photos with the EOS R6 Mark II andRF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM.  All were taken in Surf City, North CarolinaForster's Tern, 1/1250, F9, ISO 5000, taken before the sunriseYellow-rumped Warbler, 1/1000, F10, ISO 800Great Blue Her...

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It's not a giant mosquito, its a "Crane Fly"..

Crane Fly R5 Mark II RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM acroCrane Fly R5 Mark II RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USMCrane Fly R5 Mark II RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USMCrane Fly R5 Mark II RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM A crane fly, insect family Tipulidoe, is a large...

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BEEEE..

BEEE R5 Mark II & RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM Oh,BEEHIVE !

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