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Elanus caeruleus
Open dry agricultural fields.
Hovers at a spot for few seconds inspecting the field below before moving forward and repeating the same. Perches on high on top of trees or electrical wires.
Black shouldered is an australian species...this ones a black winged...
Thank you ulvalactuca77 and Argybee...
@Argybee, its so true that wires make a very good perching spot for various birds in India, but at the same time i have seen many birds as well as big fruit bats electrocuted by the same. :(
The talons are almost obscene; and the eyes, well there's a gizmo on the Camera for Red-eye :)
outstanding shot,
thank you,
Thank you everyone, I am humbled by your kind gestures. I shall keep sharing more pics in future for the sake of joy of sharing of nature's beautiful creatures. thank you peter for making it the spotting of the day.
What a fabulous bird... those red eyes are incredible. And I love how his feet look too big for his body!! A beautiful photograph, well deserving of spotting of the day!
Great shot, and congrats on spotting of the day! I love these birds. As you see we have the exact same bird here in Australia - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/678...
A great picture, so clear! And congratulations on making Spotting of the Day! :)
Spotted on May 30, 2011
Submitted on May 30, 2011
