Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Pic of the Day

Curved-billed Thrasher, Toxostoma curvirostre:
Gilbert Water Ranch; Gilbert, Arizona

Curved-billed Thrasher, Toxostoma curvirostre:
Gilbert Water Ranch; Gilbert, Arizona

     The Curved-billed Thrasher is another bird that takes advantage of the Saguaro fruit.  This thrasher had a nest tucked away on the arm of a Saguaro where it grows from the trunk.  The female was sitting on eggs, but both birds took time enjoying the Saguaro fruit.  

Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f4, 1/3200 sec. @ f9
Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f4, 1/1600 sec. @ f9

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