While waiting for my plane at a grass airstrip in Guyana, I spotted a few blue-and-yellow macaws that were flying around the local village. This one ended up in one of the locals’ backyard. Also known as the blue-and-gold macaw, these parrots are as loud visually as they are vocally, often emitting raucous squawks that echo through the canopy (or the neighborhood). They are highly intelligent birds that form strong pair bonds and are often seen flying in mated pairs or social groups. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 450, f/5.6 at 1/1000th of a second.
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While waiting for my plane at a grass airstrip in Guyana, I spotted a few blue-and-yellow macaws that were flying around the local village. This one ended up in one of the locals’ backyard. Also known as the blue-and-gold macaw, these parrots are as loud visually as they are vocally, often emitting raucous squawks that echo through the canopy (or the neighborhood). They are highly intelligent birds that form strong pair bonds and are often seen flying in mated pairs or social groups. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 450, f/5.6 at 1/1000th of a second.
Very lovely, Sean!
Thanks Sue. Love when I get the bonus opportunities (delayed flight at an outdoor airstrip that just so happened to have macaws flying around).