Day of the Juveniles

[Ariel Matias]

Had a chance to go out two weeks ago and was able to capture these three juvenile species.

Collared Sparrow
7D+400mm f/5.6, ISO 800, 1/320s




Acorn Woodpecker
f/8.0, ISO 640




And finally, this female quetzal was rescued by the staff of Paraiso del Qutzal lodge. They set it free but continues to roam around in their hummingbird garden, making her an instant tourist attraction. Because the bird was so close, I took this picture using my 100mm macro lens

f/4.0, ISO 1/250s

[Clemn A. Macasiano Jr.]

Love the woodpecker shot. Cute juvenile bird with lots of details ...

[Ely Teehankee]

It is encouraging to see that there are juveniles after the nesting season. Even more amazing is the resident Quetzal. Just wait till the bird matures and displays its colorful feathers. This must be the same place where they have the Fiery-throated Hummingbirds. Good news for you as Alex informed me that the tree where the Golden-browed Chlorophonia feeds on are now flowering. He estimates that it will be another two months before they turn to fruits. I hope you will be able to go take pictures of the beautiful birds that feed on that tree. Well done Ariel & Mabuhay.

[Tonji Ramos]

Great birds as usual Ariel. Something different with your PP in the first pic?

When we went to the US I was surprised at the different kind of sparrows. Super cool to see the variety of the sparrows.