Juvenile Crested Caracara

[IraRunyan]

This years crop of Viera Wetlands juvenile Crested Caracara have left the nest and are beginning to explore the world, well.. at least the world within 40 yards of their palm tree nest. The three young birds can now be seen every day along the fence line on the south side of the Viera Wetlands parking lot.

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[Hikin' Mike]

How cool! :thumb

[Ric Grupe]

All nice, Ira...but this one is fantastic! :clap:thumb

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[coscorrosa]

All nice, Ira...but this one is fantastic! :clap:thumb

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:agree

Fantastic series.