Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
p.53 #1Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
dclark wrote:
Is there a story behind the "No Photography" sign? I've never seen one.
I don't know the story if there is one. It is just at the border to private residence/acreage. The sign has been there since I started going to this location.
arbitrage wrote
...I don't know the story if there is one. It is just at the border to private residence/acreage. The sign has been there since I started going to this location.
Jan 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
p.53 #2Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
It doesn't seem to be working 
Jan 14, 2026 at 11:09 AM
p.53 #3Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
20260114-DSC07493 by Jose Raposo, on FlickrJan 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
p.53 #4Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
20260114-DSC01010 by Jose Raposo, on FlickrJan 14, 2026 at 04:59 PM
p.53 #6Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
BillinTexas wrote:
White-tailed hawk on a wire. Normal sight here in Texas.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Beautyinfeathers/Birds-of-2026/Random-Raptors-2026/i-JMfWTQ8/0/MTPzXCGfn6hgFMjCHDBDTkdZ9qdpN2VGpHHprFQjm/X3/White-tailed%20hawk_A1_1-13-26-15-X3.jpg
That is a very cool looking hawk Bill.
White-tailed hawk on a wire. Normal sight here in Texas.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Beautyinfeathers/Birds-of-2026/Random-Raptors-2026/i-JMfWTQ8/0/MTPzXCGfn6hgFMjCHDBDTkdZ9qdpN2VGpHHprFQjm/X3/White-tailed%20hawk_A1_1-13-26-15-X3.jpg
That is a very cool looking hawk Bill.
Jan 15, 2026 at 12:06 AM
p.53 #7Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Red-tailed hawk
20260114-DSC08575 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
20260114-DSC08575 by Jose Raposo, on FlickrJan 15, 2026 at 12:06 AM
p.53 #8Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
MIRANDA1 wrote:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Beautyinfeathers/Birds-of-2026/Random-Raptors-2026/i-JMfWTQ8/0/MTPzXCGfn6hgFMjCHDBDTkdZ9qdpN2VGpHHprFQjm/X3/White-tailed%20hawk_A1_1-13-26-15-X3.jpgThat is a very cool looking hawk Bill.
They are cool looking, especially when caught in flight.
BillinTexas wrote
White-tailed hawk on a wire. Normal sight here in Texas.https://photos.smugmug.com/Beautyinfeathers/Birds-of-2026/Random-Raptors-2026/i-JMfWTQ8/0/MTPzXCGfn6hgFMjCHDBDTkdZ9qdpN2VGpHHprFQjm/X3/White-tailed%20hawk_A1_1-13-26-15-X3.jpg
They are cool looking, especially when caught in flight.
Jan 15, 2026 at 05:50 AM
p.53 #9Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
On the other extreme of coloration from Jose's shot was this beauty Red Tail
ILCE-9M3 FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS lens 65535 lens 800mm f/8.0 1/2500s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
Jan 15, 2026 at 12:12 PM
p.53 #10Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Just got back from my first trip to Costa Rica.....besides being a newbie to birds, etc. I was still astounded at the sheer amount of wildlife there! Don't even know where to start....
Talamanca Hummingbird
Male Quetzal in the early morning shade....
Yellow Headed Caracara
Keel Billed Toucan
Collared Aracari
Talamanca Hummingbird
ILCE-1M2 FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens 400mm f/5.6 1/3200s 8000 ISO +0.3 EV
Male Quetzal in the early morning shade....
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/640s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV
Yellow Headed Caracara
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens 300mm f/2.8 1/5000s 320 ISO 0.0 EV
Keel Billed Toucan
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/3200s 1250 ISO -0.3 EV
Collared Aracari
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/500s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV
Jan 16, 2026 at 08:24 PM
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p.53 #11Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
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ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/5000s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/5000s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/5000s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/5000s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/3200s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/5000s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/3200s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV
ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/3200s 1000 ISO 0.0 EV
Jan 18, 2026 at 08:48 AM
p.53 #12Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
It was early in the morning and cold when this Short-eared Owl perched near us and stayed for some time. Skagit Wildlife Area, WA.
Jan 19, 2026 at 07:04 PM
p.53 #13Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
A Great Grey Owl having a look. These owls are extremely rare in our area so it was a privilege to photograph him.
20260120-DSC00371 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
Great Grey Owl by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
20260120-DSC00371 by Jose Raposo, on FlickrGreat Grey Owl by Jose Raposo, on FlickrJan 20, 2026 at 06:59 PM
p.53 #14Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Short-eared Owl at sunset, Skagit Wildlife Area. FE 400-800
Short-eared Owl, Skagit Wildlife Area
Short-eared Owl, Skagit Wildlife Area
Jan 21, 2026 at 11:27 AM
p.53 #15Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
I was very fortunate to come across an actively hunting Long-eared owl during mid-morning today. These owls are usually nocturnal hunters so to see one during the day was an amazing experience.
Long-eared Owl by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
Long-eared Owl by Jose Raposo, on FlickrJan 21, 2026 at 12:48 PM
p.53 #16Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Log-eared owl
Long-eared owl by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
Long-eared owl by Jose Raposo, on FlickrJan 22, 2026 at 07:19 AM
p.53 #17Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
Great Grey owl
Great Grey coming in for a landing by Jose Raposo, on Flickr
Great Grey coming in for a landing by Jose Raposo, on FlickrJan 22, 2026 at 08:04 AM
p.53 #18Nature and Wildlife image thread - a Sequel
20260121-DSC08615 by Jose Raposo, on FlickrJan 22, 2026 at 11:17 AM
