Camouflage- Lesser Nighthawk


Posted by Cindy Marple on Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:50 pm

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Even knowing the bird was there it still took 15 min of searching to find her, she is so well camouflaged in the granite. The fuzz under the wing is one of two chicks.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:51 pm
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Amazing shot, Cindy.
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by Vince Thomas on Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:55 pm
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Cindy, How did you see this guy? Isn't nature amazing! 8)
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by Mike Wilson on Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:41 pm
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That's incredible! 8)
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by Brian E. Small on Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:50 pm
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Wonderful, wonderful shot Cindy!!
 

by Andy Trowbridge on Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:26 am
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Now that's cool Cindy!! :D A great example of natures camouflage, you have captured it beautiful.
 

by Steve Metildi on Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:14 am
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Now that's camouflage--outstanding Cindy.

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by KK Hui on Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:51 am
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A fascinating shot, Cindy!
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by Neil Fitzgerald on Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:11 am
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Amazing :shock:
 

by Darryl Morgan on Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:35 am
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Great shot.

That's the kind of camoflage to get shots of birds :)
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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:49 am
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Perfect example of camouflage at its best Cindy!! Amazing capture!! 8) 8) 8) 8) :D
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by dhkaiser on Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:53 am
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I still don't see any bird. Just kidding. Great shot, wonderful find!
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by mrhughj on Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:53 am
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Very well hidden and great that you could locate it, Cindy!

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by Christopher Dodds on Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:58 am
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Very cool, Cindy. Pretty incredible camoflauge.
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by Terence P. Brashear on Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:25 am
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Wow, I'm amazed you found this bird. Beautiful capture of course ;-)

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by Rob Palmer on Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:26 am
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Way to go, you didn't take her for granite :lol: :lol: Really nice catch.
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:10 am
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Cindy,

Terrific shot. This is an excellent illustration of how well these birds blend in with their habitat.
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by Davidw on Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:25 pm
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Great capture. Glad you were able to find her.
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by Kim Steininger on Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:14 pm
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What a cool shot Cindy! 8)
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by Kenny_k on Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:14 pm
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The camo is amazing...great find and presentation, Cindy! :D
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