Handsome crested caracara tolerating the persistent "move it along buddy" routine. The entire shoot was accompanied by up to three mockingbirds that would constantly dive bomb and photobomb the caracaras, lessening their actions with Harris hawks. There was a nest nearby and their community defense actions made for different opportunities... They would aim for the tail feathers and when they made contact it was either a pounce up and down or a tug at a feather! Rarely did the caracara react! My challenge was to get both in focus and i was pleased with this frame. Taken from a raptor blind in Texas.
DPP, levels, sharpening, NR
1Dx
600mm
iso 800
6.3
1/4000