not for turtle lovers

[Harryb]

Hey you'll,

I was hanging out by the swamp when I saw a Crested Caracara coming in for a landing
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/18036682-L.jpg

he had spotted a turtle on the ground
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/18036669-L.jpg

he had a tougher time than I do with shrink-wrapped items
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/18036676-L.jpg

he saw me and not wanting to share he took off in a hurry
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/18036681-L.jpg

[rutt]

These are very nice, but maybe you needed an even faser shutter speed?

[ysr612]

great shots all I have ever seen them eat is carrion with the vultures.

[wholenewlight]

Love the wing movement in the first shot. Nice contrast and color saturation. We must not have the Crested Caracara in PA. Cool looking bird>

I'm not sure why but ever since I viewed your "turtle shots" about a half hour ago, my neck really hurts. It seems longer too . . . :dunno.

[bfjr]

Geeez Harry thanks for sharing this stuff don't think I've ever seen that bird + get to see the whole set, guess it pays to be the Hare sometimes :rofl:rofl

As always Pristine :thumb so sharp:thumb
I will not even say anything about the pole or tree or whatever in the last shot, :uhoh guess I did :lol4 :lol4
Oh yeah and this thing about hangin out in the swamp, do you know Adrianne Bar... whatever :clap:clap :lol4

[ginger_55]

I like the first photo, the one of the flying bird. There are no mutilated turtles involved in that one.

I was wondering if you took that in your backyard, the grass looks mowed. You could be by a marsh.:thumb

Nice set totally, like the BIF best.

ginger

[Harryb]

These are very nice, but maybe you needed an even faser shutter speed?
On the two flight shots I definitely could have used a faster shutter speed but they didn't come out half bad with the lower speed. I was headed home when I saw them coming in so I didn't have the time to change my camera settings (ISO and shooting priority) but had to do what I could with what I had.

[Harryb]

great shots all I have ever seen them eat is carrion with the vultures.
Thanks. This was the first time I have ever seen them go for anything that was alive.

[Harryb]

Love the wing movement in the first shot. Nice contrast and color saturation. We must not have the Crested Caracara in PA. Cool looking bird>

I'm not sure why but ever since I viewed your "turtle shots" about a half hour ago, my neck really hurts. It seems longer too . . . :dunno.
Hey John,

The Crested Caracara is mostly found in Texas and Mexico so you won't be seeing any in PA.

Thanks for teh kind comments and I hoep your neck makes a speedy recovery. :D

[jeff lapoint]

Hey John,

The Crested Caracara is mostly found in Texas and Mexico so you won't be seeing any in PA.

Thanks for teh kind comments and I hoep your neck makes a speedy recovery. :D
wow...so thats how it should look...

inspiring as usual harry

jeff

[ehughes]

Cool series Harry, you should have heard the fast talking I had to do with my five year old, she was looking over my shoulder when I saw the pics haha

Thankfully she likes birds more than turtles


Ed

[jwear]

Harry you win this months BB shot that one is for play boyd :wink poor turtle :cry some have to sacrifice in the name of art :scratch retirement looks very good in pixals :thumb :clap Jeff I need another class :rolleyes

[Harryb]

Geeez Harry thanks for sharing this stuff don't think I've ever seen that bird + get to see the whole set, guess it pays to be the Hare sometimes :rofl:rofl

As always Pristine :thumb so sharp:thumb
I will not even say anything about the pole or tree or whatever in the last shot, :uhoh guess I did :lol4 :lol4
Oh yeah and this thing about hangin out in the swamp, do you know Adrianne Bar... whatever :clap:clap :lol4
Hey Ben,

Glad you enjoyed them. The Caracara can only be found in two states (Florida and Texas) according to my bird guide.

I wan't happy with that tree also but I couldn't get the Caracara to fly where I wanted him to go. Dang bids can be so uncooperative. :cry

[wxwax]

Harry, I really like that first one. It's a wee bit soft, IMHO, but with the slightly saturated colors I reckon the combo works really well. Nice image! :thumb

[Harryb]

I like the first photo, the one of the flying bird. There are no mutilated turtles involved in that one.

I was wondering if you took that in your backyard, the grass looks mowed. You could be by a marsh.:thumb

Nice set totally, like the BIF best.

ginger
Hey Ginger,

I think mutilated is a bit harsh. I prefer digested. :D

It wasn't my backyard, the Wetlands are maintained by the environmental department of the Water Treatment Plant so they will maintain the dikes and the vegetation.

Thnaks for stopping by and taking the time to comment.

[Steve Cavigliano]

Very nice series Harry :thumb :thumb

I have to admit, I did feel sorry for that poor turtle, though :cry

As already mentioned, very nice colors and very good timing on your part :clap


Thanks for sharing these,
Steve

[Harryb]

wow...so thats how it should look...

inspiring as usual harry

jeff
Thanks Jeff

[JamesJWeg]

I love seeing nature in action, great shots.

James.

[Harryb]

Cool series Harry, you should have heard the fast talking I had to do with my five year old, she was looking over my shoulder when I saw the pics haha

Thankfully she likes birds more than turtles


Ed
Hey Ed,

Thanks for the kind words. I would have loved to hear your explanation to your daughter. Its not a Disney World in the Wetlands.

[Harryb]

Harry you win this months BB shot that one is for play boyd :wink poor turtle :cry some have to sacrifice in the name of art :scratch retirement looks very good in pixals :thumb :clap Jeff I need another class :rolleyes
Hey Jeff,

That was one of my better BB shots. Hopefully the turtle's sacrifice won't be in vain. :D

[ehughes]

It may nt be disney world but the explanation sounded a bit like Old Yeller:D



Hey Ed,

Thanks for the kind words. I would have loved to hear your explanation to your daughter. Its not a Disney World in the Wetlands.

[Harryb]

Harry, I really like that first one. It's a wee bit soft, IMHO, but with the slightly saturated colors I reckon the combo works really well. Nice image! :thumb
Hey Sid,

The shutter speed was way to slow to get a BIF shot and I was surprised that it came out as well as it did.

[Kirwin]

Hi Harry,

I havn't spotted one of these guys around my neck of the woods. Is there a paticular area/locale (ie woods, swamp, or lake) the Caracara prefers to "roost"? Thanks for sharin'.

[ian408]

Nice set Harry!

There was a turtle in those shots? Hmm..

ian

[Adrian van Ammers]

Hey you'll,


Woo, nice series. Nature at work. Really enjoyed these. Thanks.

[Harryb]

Very nice series Harry :thumb :thumb

I have to admit, I did feel sorry for that poor turtle, though :cry

As already mentioned, very nice colors and very good timing on your part :clap


Thanks for sharing these,
Steve
Hey Steve,

Thanks for the response. I kept waiting for Andy to show up and fight the Caracara for the turtle. :rofl

I felt sorry for the turtle too. What helps right now is to imagine a certain someone in the place of the turtle and then I don't feel so sorry. :evil

[Steve Cavigliano]

Hey Steve,
I felt sorry for the turtle too. What helps right now is to imagine a certain someone in the place of the turtle and then I don't feel so sorry. :evil
OMG, you took the thought right outta my pea brain......LOL Gee, I wonder who you would put in place of the turtle :rolleyes Maybe a WOC from California?.....:flush

Nooooo wayyyyyyy :lol

Steve

[Harryb]

OMG, you took the thought right outta my pea brain......LOL Gee, I wonder who you would put in place of the turtle :rolleyes Maybe a WOC from California?.....:flush

Nooooo wayyyyyyy :lol

Steve
Hey Steve,

That old adage about great minds working in the same way is proven once again. :lol4

[Harryb]

I love seeing nature in action, great shots.

James.
Hey James,

Thanks alot. I try to get shots showing the subject doing something as oppsoed to just standing around.

[ashby]

Hi Harry,

I havn't spotted one of these guys around my neck of the woods. Is there a paticular area/locale (ie woods, swamp, or lake) the Caracara prefers to "roost"? Thanks for sharin'.

Don't know about FL, but the Caracara is fairly common in Rio Grande Valley in south Texas. From Corpus Christi to Laredo and south throughout northern Mexico.

[Harryb]

Hi Harry,

I havn't spotted one of these guys around my neck of the woods. Is there a paticular area/locale (ie woods, swamp, or lake) the Caracara prefers to "roost"? Thanks for sharin'.
They are not widespread in Florida. The main US population is in Texas. According to Sibley's they prefer the "open savanna or desert". What they are doing in my swamp is beyond me. :dunno

[Kirwin]

Thanks Ashby!

Don't know about FL, but the Caracara is fairly common in Rio Grande Valley in south Texas. From Corpus Christi to Laredo and south throughout northern Mexico.

[Kirwin]

Ya' lucky dog! Keep on sharin' them. Thanks.

They are not widespread in Florida. The main US population is in Texas. According to Sibley's they prefer the "open savanna or desert". What they are doing in my swamp is beyond me. :dunno

[Michael Allen]

:thumb Excellent work as usual Harry. I finally made it down to the gulf coast and getting settled in.

[ysr612]

They are not widespread in Florida. The main US population is in Texas. According to Sibley's they prefer the "open savanna or desert". What they are doing in my swamp is beyond me. :dunnoyes lots in Texas but I can't get close to them there were at least 20 in this group but they all flew but a few before I got near enough to shoot.

http://ysr612.smugmug.com/photos/11369582-M.jpg

and of course they like the open savanna better lots of venison carrion to eat. That beats turtle on the whole shell every time.

[Harryb]

:thumb Excellent work as usual Harry. I finally made it down to the gulf coast and getting settled in.
Hey Michael,

Thanks Michael and congrats on your move. You should have lots of photo ops over there on the gulf side.

Harry

[Harryb]

yes lots in Texas but I can't get close to them there were at least 20 in this group but they all flew but a few before I got near enough to shoot.

and of course they like the open savanna better lots of venison carrion to eat. That beats turtle on the whole shell every time.
Thats a good shot. I've never seen that many at one time before. I ca understad their preference for venison over turtle, taht would be my choice too. :D