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Sunbittern
This was my #1 target bird before the trip, and I was thrilled not only to see a couple but to get this photo!
Habitat
River bank
Location
Creek crossing near Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica
Date taken
23 July 2023
Scientific name
Eurypyga helias major
Equipment used
Canon EOS 90D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM + 1.4 extender 111
Well described in eBird. Truly a dazzling creature in full beauty. Did you ask it for a flight capture? :giggle:Perfectly taken. The lodge is not a place for travellers with a tight budget.
 

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Category
Central & South America & Mexico
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peterday
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Comment count
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Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 90D
Aperture
Æ’/9
Focal length
420.0 mm
Exposure time
1/2500 second(s)
Filename
2297 Sunbittern, Eurygyga helias major, COSTA RICA.jpg
File size
247.4 KB
Date taken
Sun, 23 July 2023 2:36 PM
Dimensions
819px x 1024px

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