Silently Watchful Nightjar by byronbackyard
With their nocturnal habit and owl-like appearance, Tawny Frogmouths are often confused with owls, but are actually more closely related to the nightjars. Their feet are weak however, and lack the curved talons of owls.
The leading edges of the first primary (wing) feathers of the Tawny Frogmouth are fringed to allow for silent flight.
Canon 50D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Comments
beautiful capture :))
Many thanks Trish!
– byronbackyard
fabulous…how very well camoflauged this bird is well done to spot it :))
Many thanks, most people don’t notice them, it’s quite amazing!
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Amazing looking bird, the clouds really enhance the image, well done. Do they always look so this serious …. :D
Thanks Jordy … they look that serious in the day as they’re nocturnal and just sleep and don’t want to be disturbed! They also don’t fly very well so they are always perched very low down and so are quite vulnerable!
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Blends well with tree there Byron
Indeed Hedoff …. they’re quite amazing, no-one really sees them … luckily for them probably!
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Fabulous, looks like a fine painting.
Many thanks, they’re very interesting birds, much character!
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Bravo!
Many thanks!
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I’ve really gotta get me one of these, brilliant
Many thanks, I’m afraid they’re entirely undomesticated and don’t like to think what they’d do if you get too close …. I’d like one myself though too!
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Fantastic image!
Thanks so much!
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Oh wow, that is sooo exciting, my first feature with this group. Many thanks!
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