tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post1126170336214024947..comments2024-03-28T19:22:37.252-04:00Comments on Travels With Birds: Great Potoo (Grand Ibijau) in Costa RicaDavid M. Gascoigne,http://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-61584578742961099142015-11-27T14:26:32.487-05:002015-11-27T14:26:32.487-05:00Goeie genade zeg! Wat een joekel van een vogel!
Ik...Goeie genade zeg! Wat een joekel van een vogel!<br />Ik heb nog nooit van deze vogel gehoord. Ik vind hem prachtig om te zien,.<br />Wat een geluk dat jij deze vogel wel zag zeg!<br />Prachtige foto's en dank je om dit te delen.<br />Groetjes, HelmaHelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669041021568049241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-86529236924770588682015-11-25T12:12:15.833-05:002015-11-25T12:12:15.833-05:00Just seven weeks from now we will be back there ag...Just seven weeks from now we will be back there again. I would have loved it had you been able to make the trip with us.....but as you say, maybe later! David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-62472413473615477492015-11-25T10:25:48.299-05:002015-11-25T10:25:48.299-05:00Hello David,
What an extra-ordinary sighting indee...Hello David,<br />What an extra-ordinary sighting indeed, your photos are quite remarkable considering you shot it in the wild!!<br />Sincere congratulations!<br />Costa Rica, hey?? Soon again and without me.... Makes me blue!<br />But who knows, later maybe :)<br />Much love to you and MiriamNoushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-627394093950658122015-11-24T06:24:35.231-05:002015-11-24T06:24:35.231-05:00What a great bird - the eyes of some of these guid...What a great bird - the eyes of some of these guides are remarkable!<br /><br />Lord Howe is a bit of a 'if only' location, so I feel very lucky to have been there! The abundance of some of the birds was breath taking! SM<br />Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-40530740383948606602015-11-23T20:11:21.097-05:002015-11-23T20:11:21.097-05:00Dearest David,
Oh, I can imagine how you felt when...Dearest David,<br />Oh, I can imagine how you felt when the driver did back up for this feathered treasure. <br />You indeed captured it beautiful and I love the photos where it is scratching itself with its spread out toes. <br />Indeed, in the comfort of our living rooms it is a blessing for being able to relive fond moments from summer at an exotic location!<br />Stay warm and cozy and thanks so much for sharing this 'first' introduction to me.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-58172391809257783962015-11-23T18:24:54.133-05:002015-11-23T18:24:54.133-05:00I'm still waiting to see the local Nightjar sp...I'm still waiting to see the local Nightjar species....................Stuart Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103599639814558640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-11143993784992776892015-11-23T09:32:21.043-05:002015-11-23T09:32:21.043-05:00A very special bird, David, you made some wonderfu...A very special bird, David, you made some wonderful pictures. <br />I had to google to find out some more about the species, because I had no idea. <br />Gr Jan W.Jan Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447864777317050967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-8619936342858006082015-11-23T05:45:17.662-05:002015-11-23T05:45:17.662-05:00Que pájaro más espectacular, como se parece al Cho...Que pájaro más espectacular, como se parece al Chotacabras europeo (Caprimulgus europaeus), me encantan estas aves. Muy bonitas las fotos David, un abrazo desde España. Germán Ibarra Zorrillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264969574304579865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-69293069158514038022015-11-23T03:46:23.346-05:002015-11-23T03:46:23.346-05:00Nice pictures of this incredible bird. Perfect cam...Nice pictures of this incredible bird. Perfect camouflage.. Regards.. Ana Mínguez Corellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137498163471145255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-58913374756729476182015-11-22T17:52:12.753-05:002015-11-22T17:52:12.753-05:00Oh wow this is realy a special bird David. And ind...Oh wow this is realy a special bird David. And indeed that driver is a great obsurver. Great captures indeed.<br />Regards,<br />RoosRooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-25137434596636539272015-11-22T16:43:40.445-05:002015-11-22T16:43:40.445-05:00It is a pleasurable experience to be able to recap...It is a pleasurable experience to be able to recapture times like this when looking back on photos, especially when experiencing temperature extremes outside!<br /><br />Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940828763843098232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-10658201121819192692015-11-22T14:28:13.655-05:002015-11-22T14:28:13.655-05:00Costa Rica... quelle chance.
Tu as finalement trou...Costa Rica... quelle chance.<br />Tu as finalement trouvé ce bel oiseau. il est extraordinaire. La persévérance et la chance :)Nathailes SANTA MARIAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452756545820555931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-51473475127391737402015-11-22T14:26:00.011-05:002015-11-22T14:26:00.011-05:00I have experienced such a thing in the third world...I have experienced such a thing in the third world where guides are either supremely blessed by the eyesight of Superman or have prior knowledge and experience. I suspect it is a little of both, but I guess you are familiar with the saying "eyes like a sh#t house rat"?<br /><br />"Great Potoo" is a great name. Enjoy you week David.Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-16600880700868551532015-11-22T14:17:25.836-05:002015-11-22T14:17:25.836-05:00What an amazing bird, David. Super captures! Your ...What an amazing bird, David. Super captures! Your driver certainly earned his keep. I can see why you'll be returning there. John's comment reminds me that I missed an opportunity!<br /><br />Best wishes to you and Miriam - - - Richard<br /><br />Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-28252939057974826022015-11-22T12:24:22.011-05:002015-11-22T12:24:22.011-05:00What a special bird is David, awesome pictures.
Gr...What a special bird is David, awesome pictures.<br />Greetings TinieTiniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933804128123499777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-80866123730875350582015-11-22T12:18:06.630-05:002015-11-22T12:18:06.630-05:00Any time!Any time!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-30401231387280459242015-11-22T11:51:20.127-05:002015-11-22T11:51:20.127-05:00Never seen one,would love to,and Costa Rica is on...Never seen one,would love to,and Costa Rica is on our list.<br />Great captures David,you did well to nailing this one.<br />Can I go Birding with you.<br />John.JRandSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578266188930995611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1519151644964316600.post-50189542909631099062015-11-22T11:46:48.181-05:002015-11-22T11:46:48.181-05:00It is a cool bird, great photos. I loved birding i...It is a cool bird, great photos. I loved birding in Costa Rica, it is awesome. Happy Sunday, enjoy your new week ahead!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.com