Sora

Gallery: AvianPosted August 29, 2011161 views10 comments

Porzana carolina

I was extremely happy to get this shot of a Sora out in the open. I spent about three hours watching this bird and I counted 10 others. This appears to be a juvenile due to the buffy breast and neck color. They were feeding on some type of larvae in the mud as seen in the image.

Please view the larger post for detail.

7D, 500mm f4L IS, tripod
ISO 200, 1/500, f8, Exp. Comp. -1/3
72% of full frame (12.89 of 18 mp)

All comments and critique very appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on August 29, 2011 at 9:37 PM

Way to get this bird out like this and having prey in the bill is a big bonus. No real nits

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 29, 2011 at 10:13 PM

A bird and its worm, who could ask for more?

Seriously, it's a wonderful behavioral shot Matt.
Colors and exposure look excellent, great details..
Also like the leaning forward tail up pose or "stance" here, well done!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Alan Murphy on August 30, 2011 at 9:10 AM

Beautifully done Matt.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on August 30, 2011 at 11:54 AM

Nice to capture this in the open and that too feeding, Matt. The image is very sharp and you captures an excellent pose. The algae in water is also interesting.

Registered on April 19, 2008, 115 Posts, 1921 Comments

Comment posted by David Haynes on August 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Wow Matt,
Not only did you get this bird out in the open (rare) but you also got it with food in it's mouth (double rare). To top things off the colors are good and it's nice and sharp. VERY NICE!!

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on August 30, 2011 at 6:40 PM

Super shot Matt. Love everything about this image. The prey in the beak is a great topper to a great image.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 30, 2011 at 8:29 PM

Nice work al the way around Matt! No nits from me.

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on August 30, 2011 at 8:45 PM

Congrats on getting this beautiful recluse in the open. The worm is a big plus.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 30, 2011 at 11:24 PM

Wonderful getting this species out in the open Matt, a great bonus to have the prey as well, congrats.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on August 31, 2011 at 3:06 AM

Congrats getting this one in the open - I don't suppose a lower angle was an option?

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