Johnny Rook by danob
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Forgive my indulgence in Birds of Prey I had not got this one in my gallery..
The Falkland Islands hold most of the world's population of the Striated Caracara, a rare bird of prey known locally as Johnny Rook. Its reputation for attacking sheep and lambs has meant that it has been widely persecuted by farmers and this has led to a serious decline in numbers. Today it breeds almost exclusively on remote offshore islands where it depends on colonial seabirds for most of its food. To determine its current status Falklands Conservation (at the request of Falkland Islands Government) conducted a survey of this species during 1997/98. When it was deemed to be endangered.. I have been fortunate to see them in this wild environment on several occasions, and they are very intelligent and resourceful birds, numbers are increasing, and they have adapted to the modern world by raiding dustbins and are amazingly strong quite able to move large rocks to get at what may hide underneath..
Thanks as always for taking time to look and any comments
Comments (29)
Beautiful image! Congrats!
Perfect capture!!! Bravo :)
Splendid and very opportune shot my friend......!!!!
What is he eating? I love the raptures and you captured a beautiful species... Astounding shot! V
Beautiful, crisp photo! Excellent post.
Surely you mean the Malvinas, and what about the unprovoked British attack, a long age before, on Buenos Aires? Superb image!
very nice shot of an unusual subject.
wow Danny, I like this, such a excellent depth of field....amazing colours, and such a gorgeous sharpness...you can see all the tiny feathers around his beak...SUPERB....
As always a very beautiful shot and interesting information!
Thanks Danny, always a pleasure looking at your shots. Fantastic !
Not sure which I'm most impressed about, the fact that you've been to the Falklands (under what circumances?) or that you got this unique cap. Bravo my friend!
THAT is just fantastic! So much clarity and great definition between fore and background - very excellent work! +++
That is awesome. Love it amongst the greenery. V
you have found the exact Balance of Sharpness and Unsharpness. Mighty shot
wowww impressiv black bird in this one.. Excellent photo my friend!! good day and kiss ;)
Very interesting bird. Hope it makes a great rebound in numbers. As always, beautiful photo with unmatched shapness and clarity. Tks Danny :^)
He is stunning. Very splendid image indeed....
Such an incredibly beautiful bird! I sure appreciate your accompanying commentary, not to mention your fantastic photographic skill in capture this magnificent creature! Thanks Danny! You're an awesome talent my friend! Have a most splendid day!
Incredible story. He looks to be the size of a gull. Birds are far more intelligent than we have ever given them credit for being. Very Nice. HUGS!!
What a great shot to add to your gallery..
another extraordinary shot!
Wow, what an amzing photo! Birds of prey are fascination subjects, this is superb.
such a gorgeous dept of field, super soft green, well done
How regal and beautiful!!
Another elusive capture for you Dan, thanks for the info and the stunning shot~ Aloha!
Absolutely gorgeous image! I love the depth here!
Hello!SUPERB and incredible capture!!This shot is absolutely a amazing masterpiece!As usual you are a big artist my dearest friend Danny!!I love the magnificent subject very well captured, the splendid colors,the crisp, the brightness and the fabulous clarity!!Excellent work !!Thank you for sharing this true wonder!!Really well done!!V!!Have a wonderful day and a happy weekend!A big hug!!
Beautiful image, techinically and asthetically.
u r one heck of a photographer.. I hope u make money out of it.. Create ART and sell it! | Posters | Photoshop Training | Postcards!