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2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

Green Violet Ear, Le Sevegre, Costa Rica
Oh What Big Ears You Have

Species: Green Violet Ear | Location: Le Sevegre, Costa Rica

This is the only time I have ever seen the "ears" raised on this Green Violet Ear and is for me a very unique shot of a beautiful hummingbird. This was taken at dusk and required a high ISO

About The Photographer

An avid birder from the age of 11 I am a Brit who, due to work, has moved to the US. Luckily Texas offers many avian subjects and photo opportunities and I spend my spare time chasing that "perfect" shot. Forty years on I am still searching

Check out Mike’s photography website: www.pbase.com/twilly666
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