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So far, my Bird of the year!!
Thomas P Brown

So far, my Bird of the year!! (Momotus mexicanus mexicanus)

I was over in Guadalajara over the weekend, and squeezed in 4 hours of birding. I was able to see three of these beautiful birds. It really never occurred to me to even hope to see one, let alone three. The beautiful eye stripe is quite blue at the correct angle, and the small pair of spades at the end of the tail ae just amazing!!
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Habitat
park setting
Location
Parque Bosque Colomos
Date taken
5-28-16
Scientific name
Momotus mexicanus mexicanus
Equipment used
D90 400MM
Stanley Jones
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Stunning birds and a briliant close-up taken in a great pose. Congrats on getting this species Tom. TFS!!!!
 
KC Foggin
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Opus Editor
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It would be mine as well. A beautiful bird and a beautiful capture ;)
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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... I'm really not surprised Thomas!!! He is beautiful. And a super picture you've taken of him too.

Very well done lad.
 
bajadreamer
Good choice for "bird of the year". Their colors are great, but that tail sets them off as something very special.
You have a very nice photo taken in, what appears to be, difficult lighting.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Thanks for your message Tom. I've now uploaded your picture to the Opus article.

Thanks again - much appreciated.
 

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