I was very fortunate to observe this individual hunting along a small clearing early one morning.
The raucous cries of Brown Jays lead me right to this Bird. Ruta de Cenotes, Central Vallarta, Mexico. January-2005. Canon EOS-10D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. Speedlight 580 EX. ISO 400, ETTL and Evaluative metering.
I can't help feeling conflicted when viewing the Laughing Falcon. So huge, so powerful, it looks dangerous and deadly... Ruta de Cenotes, Central Vallarta, Mexico. January-2005. Canon EOS-10D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. Speedlight 580 EX. ISO 400, ETTL and Evaluative metering.
...but those eyes, that face? It reminds me of an Ewok!! Ruta de Cenotes, Central Vallarta, Mexico. January-2005. Canon EOS-10D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. Speedlight 580 EX. ISO 400, ETTL and Evaluative metering.
My only regret is that I never heard the Bird vocalize. I did, however, get to observe this Bird in flight. Ruta de Cenotes, Central Vallarta, Mexico. January-2005. Canon EOS-10D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. Speedlight 580 EX. ISO 400, ETTL and Evaluative metering.