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KY DOWN UNDER

KY DOWN UNDER

I was able to capture this little guys photo at the Kentucky Down Under. The Tawny Frogmouths feathers are mottled in color and they rely on their feathers to k...
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I was able to capture this little guys photo at the Kentucky Down Under. The Tawny Frogmouths feathers are mottled in color and they rely on their feathers to keep them camouflaged against a tree during the daytime. Frogmouths use their whole open mouth and tongue as a lure. They are nocturnal and belong to the "nightjar" family.
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NIKON D90

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Aperture f/4.5 ISO 1100 Shutter 1/30

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Jun, 2013

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very nice shot !

Thank you so much!! I appreciate your kind comment :)

so cute!

Thank you so much! ! I appreciate the nice comment. :)

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He almost looks like a statue.

Thank you for commenting :) This was a very cooperative bird!

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I love him!

i am SO glad you love him!! LOL! He is quite adorable :)

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I belong to the nightjar family too. This is a beauty, April! Good texture (like a tree...), cool eyes, and the black background is great!

Thank you Carol!! LOL, yes I believe you do belong to the nightjar family, so did I once, LOL. I worked 12 hour night shifts for 9 years. :D

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