The early bird gets the worm


Posted by Graeme Guy on Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:56 pm

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Blue-winged Piitas hang about in dark places such as jungle or forest floors.
They are very comical when foraging for earthworms....they rock back on their feet light a high jumper about to take off and then launch themselves at the slimy spaghetti. This one had a prolonged tug of war with a worm that ....when stretched was longer than him. It was a dark place an these later images were blurred but here is the start of the 'big pull'.


Canon EOS1d X, ISO 2500, 800mm lens, f8, 100th sec, tripod mounted.

Ideally we want a smooth background but this is the habitat where the worm hunting takes place.


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by Carol Clarke on Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:03 pm
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A nice find and great capture for both of you Graeme!
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by KK Hui on Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:50 pm
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Great habitat shot of this beautiful bird, Graeme!
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by Karl Egressy on Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:26 pm
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Excellent find and great action shot of this elusive and beautiful bird, Graeme.
 

by Axel Hildebrandt on Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:27 pm
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Great-looking species and moment captured.
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by Charles Gangas on Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:20 am
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Excellent perspective and action Graeme, terrific capture.
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by Juan Carlos Vindas on Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:57 pm
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Many thanks Graeme for sharing this beautiful pitta! love the colours and behaviour.
 

by Nate Chappell on Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:28 pm
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Beautiful bird captured with great behavior Graeme!
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