Secretary Bird

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SQUAWK !!!

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Description

Pantanal, Brazil
One of 6 juvenile birds, scampering about. We were not close at all, but they felt a little threatened, so ran to a stump, hopped up, and began alerting the world.
These are quite different than the African Secretary birds.

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Technical Details

Sony A1
200-600 mm @ 600
Software: Adobe Photoshop 25.12 (Windows)
Date Taken: 2024-08-07 06:53:22
Exposure Time: 1/400 sec
F Number: f/8
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 800
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Center weighted average
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

Processed with DxO Pure Raw + PS 2025

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2

Great action in all three images, Sandy. You had a most cooperative subject for this one. The last one is my personal favorite, but I’ve always been a sucker for that kind of image.

3

Although all 3 are wonderful, I’m with Dennis in preferring no. 3. Great action shots.

4

Cool action shots Sandy. I’m with Dennis and Jim on #3.

5

All well photographed, but agree the third one is the standout. I like the perch in the first shot and the action in the second with both feet off the ground and a hint of blur.

6

Hi Sandy, as others have stated, these are all fine catches. That third image is really something else - love the head on view and open beak. Well done.