Johnny Rook by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on May 30, 2006

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Forgive my indulgence in Birds of Prey I had not got this one in my gallery.. The Falkland Islands hold most of the world's population of the Striated Caracara, a rare bird of prey known locally as Johnny Rook. Its reputation for attacking sheep and lambs has meant that it has been widely persecuted by farmers and this has led to a serious decline in numbers. Today it breeds almost exclusively on remote offshore islands where it depends on colonial seabirds for most of its food. To determine its current status Falklands Conservation (at the request of Falkland Islands Government) conducted a survey of this species during 1997/98. When it was deemed to be endangered.. I have been fortunate to see them in this wild environment on several occasions, and they are very intelligent and resourceful birds, numbers are increasing, and they have adapted to the modern world by raiding dustbins and are amazingly strong quite able to move large rocks to get at what may hide underneath.. Thanks as always for taking time to look and any comments

Comments (29)

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kenwas

11:48AM | Tue, 30 May 2006

Beautiful image! Congrats!

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Nath06

11:53AM | Tue, 30 May 2006

Perfect capture!!! Bravo :)

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RodolfoCiminelli

11:57AM | Tue, 30 May 2006

Splendid and very opportune shot my friend......!!!!

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1010

12:07PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

What is he eating? I love the raptures and you captured a beautiful species... Astounding shot! V

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ACS-001

12:12PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

Beautiful, crisp photo! Excellent post.

Hopalong

12:15PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

Surely you mean the Malvinas, and what about the unprovoked British attack, a long age before, on Buenos Aires? Superb image!

wingnut55

1:27PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

very nice shot of an unusual subject.

vlaaitje

1:32PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

wow Danny, I like this, such a excellent depth of field....amazing colours, and such a gorgeous sharpness...you can see all the tiny feathers around his beak...SUPERB....

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iaacf

1:46PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

As always a very beautiful shot and interesting information!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

2:04PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

Thanks Danny, always a pleasure looking at your shots. Fantastic !

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tommorules

3:43PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

Not sure which I'm most impressed about, the fact that you've been to the Falklands (under what circumances?) or that you got this unique cap. Bravo my friend!

glennn23

3:44PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

THAT is just fantastic! So much clarity and great definition between fore and background - very excellent work! +++

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Dianthus

4:04PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

That is awesome. Love it amongst the greenery. V

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Blitzz-Licht

4:14PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

you have found the exact Balance of Sharpness and Unsharpness. Mighty shot

Valerie-Ducom

4:25PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

wowww impressiv black bird in this one.. Excellent photo my friend!! good day and kiss ;)

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GiveMe

5:06PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

Very interesting bird. Hope it makes a great rebound in numbers. As always, beautiful photo with unmatched shapness and clarity. Tks Danny :^)

pinkpixel

6:15PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

He is stunning. Very splendid image indeed....

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tmathise

7:12PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

Such an incredibly beautiful bird! I sure appreciate your accompanying commentary, not to mention your fantastic photographic skill in capture this magnificent creature! Thanks Danny! You're an awesome talent my friend! Have a most splendid day!

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claudialee

7:21PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

Incredible story. He looks to be the size of a gull. Birds are far more intelligent than we have ever given them credit for being. Very Nice. HUGS!!

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rayburg

9:40PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

What a great shot to add to your gallery..

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sittingblue

11:07PM | Tue, 30 May 2006

another extraordinary shot!

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ArtByMel

7:35AM | Wed, 31 May 2006

Wow, what an amzing photo! Birds of prey are fascination subjects, this is superb.

Ger50

8:00AM | Wed, 31 May 2006

such a gorgeous dept of field, super soft green, well done

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SophiaDeer

10:32PM | Wed, 31 May 2006

How regal and beautiful!!

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Punaguy

10:52AM | Sun, 04 June 2006

Another elusive capture for you Dan, thanks for the info and the stunning shot~ Aloha!

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RedundantlyAbundant

1:23AM | Mon, 05 June 2006

Absolutely gorgeous image! I love the depth here!

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miladyblu

8:57AM | Fri, 09 June 2006

Hello!SUPERB and incredible capture!!This shot is absolutely a amazing masterpiece!As usual you are a big artist my dearest friend Danny!!I love the magnificent subject very well captured, the splendid colors,the crisp, the brightness and the fabulous clarity!!Excellent work !!Thank you for sharing this true wonder!!Really well done!!V!!Have a wonderful day and a happy weekend!A big hug!!

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