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Recent content by C B Allen

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    Comment by 'C B Allen' in media '"Just hanging..." (peach-fronted parakeet)'

    Another of your cool Parakeet shots at a great, interesting angle. tfs.
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    Comment by 'C B Allen' in media 'Andean Motmot'

    Thanks for your kind feedback Stanley. Last post for a few days while they try and fit me with a new knee that will hopefully cope with the Andes better on our next visit!
  3. Andean Motmot

    Andean Motmot

    Large motmot found in forests and edges from foothills into subtropical zone; typically at higher elevations than other motmots. Despite the bright colours their habits of often sitting tight makes them surprisingly easy to overlook.
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    • andean motmot caldas colombia momotus aequatorialis rio blanco lodge
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
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    Comment by 'C B Allen' in media 'Tiger Heron'

    Fasciated for me: quite similar but this looks to be by fast flowing water which would be typical for the species (Bare-throated favours still or slow moving water). We saw Fasciated along the streams/rivers on the way into Arenal a couple of years ago - I think this is similar area?
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    Comment by 'C B Allen' in media 'Swallow-tailed Hummingbird'

    Lovely capture of this stunning hummer. tfs.
  6. Collared Plover

    Collared Plover

    Widely distributed across central & South America but generally uncommon, small plover of beaches, coastal lagoons, lakeshores, gravel bars, and sandbars along rivers. This the only individual we saw on this trip gave good views as it fed along the shore of the main lagoon at SFF Los Flamencos...
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    • anarhynchus collaris camerones collared plover colombia la guajira sff los flamencos
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  7. C B Allen

    Comment by 'C B Allen' in media 'TWA01363-ARW_DxO_DeepPRIME-Edit.jpg'

    That is some freaky pose! I've heard several but only seen one well - and that in torrentail rain. The calls are surreal. tfs.
  8. Royal Tern

    Royal Tern

    Large, coastal tern. Several seen loafing on the mudbanks mid-channel while others feeding over the water. (Additional flight shots of this species as requested by Barney!)
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    • costa rica gulf of nicoya la ensenada lodge puntarenas royal tern thalasseus maximus
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  9. Royal Tern

    Royal Tern

    Large, coastal tern - by far the most dominant tern numerically at this site. Many loafing on the shore/mudbanks while others commuting to the nearby ocean to feed. (Additional flight shots of this species as requested by Barney!)
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    • colombia la guajira royal tern sff los flamencos thalasseus maximus
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  10. C B Allen

    Comment by 'C B Allen' in media 'TWA01638-ARW_DxO_DeepPRIME-Edit.jpg'

    Excellent image of this pretty scarce & striking Tanager. As you say, looks to be missing any pics in Opus. Another one we missed in CR! tfs.
  11. C B Allen

    Comment by 'C B Allen' in media 'Royal Tern'

    Thanks Barney but if you're missing/wanting a decent flight shot for Opus I can load a couple of far better (if more conventional!) images from the same trip. Chris.
  12. Orinocan Saltator

    Orinocan Saltator

    Another restricted range (NW Venezuela & NE Colombia) species typically found in dry, arid coastal scrub.
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    • camerones colombia el remanso del santuario la guajira orinocan saltator saltator orenocensis
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  13. Vermilion Cardinal

    Vermilion Cardinal

    Restricted range (NW Venezuela & NE Colombia) species typically found in dry, arid coastal scrub.
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    • camerones cardinalis phoeniceus colombia la guajira vermilion cardinal
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  14. Buff-winged Starfrontlet

    Buff-winged Starfrontlet

    Another high elevation hummer that we ran into at several sites - this one of several along the ridge trying to feed despite the best attempts of the dominant Shining Sunbeams to chase them off.
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    • buff-winged starfrontlet coeligena lutetiae colombia proaves gilles fuertesi reserve tolima
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  15. C B Allen

    Comment by 'C B Allen' in media 'Redhead, Male'

    Excellent image of this smart drake Redhead. The focus on his eye really draws you into the photo. tfs.
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