Daily 2021/2022
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Nightjar
A common pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis, a tropical nightjar), resting on a branch during the day, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. It starts to fly at dusk, eating flying insects.
nightjarnoctural birdsleepingperched on branchNyctidromus albicollisnaturewild birdtropical birdOsa PeninsulaCosta Rica
Marc DeGirolamo Photography
4 weeks agoBeautiful early morning light on this Nightjar.... :-)
Greg&Rose Photography
4 weeks agoSharp shot captured the detail so well
God's Child
4 weeks agoGreat shot of this bird whose feathers are identical to the colors of the tree branch!
The link to my "Daily Photo" is here:
https://godschild.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-Dose-of-1-A-Day-2022/i-dtsxQh3/A
6/2/2022
Donna McCommon
4 weeks agoWonderful capture of detail and this neat bird.
Byron Fair Photography
4 weeks agoLovely shot.
Judith Sparhawk
4 weeks agoSo neat that you found a roosting pauraque! I've found that roosting nightjars are great photo subjects (if you ever find them!), as they are sleepy, but always have at least one eye partly open, to protect themselves.
Gene Hyder
4 weeks agoExcellent shot.
fotoeffects
4 weeks agoOutstanding sharp capture of the nightjar! I have never seen one. Excellent detail!
Lgood
4 weeks agoThis is a great capture of this new bird for me. Love the markings in the feathers and the wonderfully shaped eye.
KDP450
4 weeks agoBeautiful shot of Nightjar, we get a european version of this family in the UK but I've never seen one yet.