F/9.0, 1/320, ISO 1250.
Hispaniolan Amazon Parrots
Why do cows wear bells?
Because their horns don’t work!
Interesting Fact: The sharply declining population of Hispaniolan amazons are found in a small area of Haiti, Dominican Republic and a few offshore islands. It has been introduced to Puerto Rico. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispaniolan_amazon )
F/6.3, 1/60, ISO 640.
Hispaniolan Amazon Parrots
What’s the difference between a gamer and the calendar?
A calendar has dates.
Interesting Fact: These parrots create nests in tree cavities, the clutch ranges from 2 to 4 eggs maximum, the eggs hatch in about a 30 days and chicks usually fledge at 10 to 12 weeks of age. However people often remove the newborns from the tree cavities and destroy the nest that have been reused over the years and afterwards priving the parrot from reproducing. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispaniolan_amazon )
F/7.1, 1/200, ISO 125.
Anolis Cristatellus ( Crested Anole )
What do you call a lizard that sings for a Rap Records?
A Rap-tile!
Interesting Fact: When looking for a mate or defending its territory, this anole will display its dewlap and perform “push-ups” to establish dominance. Males aggressively defend territories when mating, but only rarely does this result in physical combat. As a defense against predators, they autotomize their tails. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anolis_cristatellus )
F/14.0, 1/800, ISO 320.
Yakovlev Yak-52
Greenwood Lake Air Show
What do you get when you put a flight stick in an egg?
A yoke.
Interesting Fact: A descendant of the single-seat competition aerobatic Yakovlev Yak-50, the all-metal Yak-52 is powered by a 268 kW (360 hp) Vedeneyev M14P nine-cylinder radial engine. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakovlev_Yak-52#Design_and_development )
F/6.3, 1/500, ISO 1100.
Black-and-white Warbler
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I too used to swinging upside down from the tree when I was young. But I think he has me beat. 🙂
Interesting Fact: Black-and-white Warblers have an extra-long hind claw and heavier legs than other wood-warblers, which help them hold onto and move around on bark. ( http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-and-white_Warbler/lifehistory )
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