The long-tailed meadowlark was one of the more colorful birds I saw down in southern Chile. They build their nests on, or close to the ground. When leaving or returning to the nest, they sneak out (or in) on the ground before flying. This ensures that no predators can find their nest. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/400th of a second.
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The long-tailed meadowlark was one of the more colorful birds I saw down in southern Chile. They build their nests on, or close to the ground. When leaving or returning to the nest, they sneak out (or in) on the ground before flying. This ensures that no predators can find their nest. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/400th of a second.
Beautiful image of a beautiful bird, Sean!
Thanks Sue. A rare spot of color in the Patagonian landscape.
Looks like he’s about to pop any minute.
Ha, yeah, when all puffed up like that they’re almost round.