Crested Caracaras

Great setting and interaction, Gene, looks like Fight Club.

Great interaction shot, amazing clarity and detail.

Fabulous action and setting Gene. Has a three dimensional feel to it.

Great action shot. I'm curious in the different beak colors- perhaps one is younger than the other? Love the setting.

the inter-action of a nature display, well timed GENE.

Hello Cynthia, You have a good eye for details. Caracaras basically have three age distinctions. When they are very young, the feathers are very light and the beak is pink. In the next stage, they have a yellow beak and the feathers are a darker brown--which is my favorite age to photograph because you can get better detail in the feathers. The final stage, a fully mature Caracara has an orange beak and the feathers are very dark. If you look closely at the bottom bird, the beak is mostly yellow with a tint of orange at its base. This means that before too long, he/she will be a full adult. The males and females are indistinguishable. Thanks for asking.

That is such a cool interaction photo! Great stuff.