Daily Archives: February 26, 2023
Uganda Edition: Broad-billed Roller
Broad-billed roller: Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda, August 2022 — the “other” Roller common in Lake Mburo, perhaps even more common than the Lilac-breasted. Not, to my eye, quite so exciting, but a Roller non-the-less. I have yet to see one in flight, so I have not been able to fully appreciate the blue rump and tail. This is another shot from our walking safari on what turned out to be a somewhat cloudy early morning in Lake Mburo. Sony Rx10iv at 600mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds and wildlife modifications. Processed in Pixelmator Pro and Apple Photos. ISO 500 @ f4 @ 1/500th. Plus 1.7EV for backlight.
Acorn Woodpecker
Acorn Woodpecker: Miriam’s Quetzals, San Geraldo de Dota, Costa Rica — The Acorn Woodpecker is a common woodpecker of the western regions of North America, all through Central America, and down into the north west corner of South America. It is found a higher and higher elevations the further south you go. As you might guess from the name it is closely associated with mixed oak forest and is famous for two things…stashing acorns in telephone poles and tree trunks, and drilling holes in house siding and shingles. They are always active around Miriam’s feeders. Sony Rx10iv at 600mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds and wildlife modifications. Processed in Pixelmator Pro and Apple Photos. ISO 100 @ f4 @ 1/1000th.