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
on June 3, 2022Beautiful early morning light on this Nightjar.... :-)
Greg&Rose Photography
on June 2, 2022Sharp shot captured the detail so well
God's Child
on June 2, 2022Great 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
on June 2, 2022Wonderful capture of detail and this neat bird.
Byron Fair Photography
on June 2, 2022Lovely shot.
Judith Sparhawk
on June 2, 2022So 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
on June 2, 2022Excellent shot.
fotoeffects
on June 2, 2022Outstanding sharp capture of the nightjar! I have never seen one. Excellent detail!
Lgood
on June 2, 2022This is a great capture of this new bird for me. Love the markings in the feathers and the wonderfully shaped eye.
Kevin Poynor
on June 2, 2022Beautiful shot of Nightjar, we get a european version of this family in the UK but I've never seen one yet.