Aug
24
2007
Stuffed — In a Manner of Speaking
Posted by: Mike Goad in Photo Hunters, Wisconsin, birds, parksPhotoHunt topic: Happy
A Happy Bird (see smaller images below)
Yes, that is a mouse.
This was at the Madison, Wisconsin, zoo.
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June 11, 2007, 11:32 A.M. - Pentax K10D: ISO 1600, 300mm focal length (450mm in 35mm format), 1/45 second exposure, F 5.6
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August 24th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
That bird surely looks like he’s proud of himself
Great action shots
August 24th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
wow, stunning progression of photos!!
August 24th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
WOW! I never think of that kind of bird eating a mouse! He has reason to be happy!
Photo Hunters
August 24th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Great shots. I envy you getting a shot like that. I have a lot of trouble trying to photograph birds.
August 24th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Great shots - a happy and no longer hugry bird. Happy weekend
August 24th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
hungry, rather!
August 24th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Beautiful succession of photos — not so thrilled with the mouse but whatever makes it HAPPY! lol
Come and see mine.
August 24th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
ouch!
great macro
happy weekend!
August 24th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
happy bird! I didn’t click to enlarge the small pics, I believe you it was a mouse…oh, mother nature!
happy weekend, my pic is up
August 24th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
True, there is nothing like a worm for lunch to make one happy! Great shots by the way!
August 24th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
I meant to say MOUSE, but at first I thought it was a worm and the WORD stuck in my pea size brain!
August 24th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
Wow, what great progression photos!
August 24th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
Brilliant photos! Will be a regular visitor now.
August 24th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Wow the bird looks proud of itself, lol. Great shot!
August 24th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Mike, that is one VERY Happy bird!!! Wow, that is a lovely set of photos! Great job, and great choice for the theme!
August 24th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
That is one happy bird–however I can’t say so much for the mouse.
August 24th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Must have been an early and happy bird!
August 24th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
What a great job photographing this! Those photos are awesome! Thanks for stopping by.
August 24th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
OMG
I nearly keeled over seeing one of my cats do the exact same thing. Somehow it’s worse seeing a “sweet bird” do it!
You did an awesome, fantastic job!
August 25th, 2007 at 2:41 am
Wow….those are really drop dead gorgeous pics! Really impressive!
August 25th, 2007 at 4:31 am
Great series. I use a Pentax istDS for my efforts. That laughing kookaburra is a beauty - I have them in the wild here in Australia - and they laugh all the time
August 25th, 2007 at 6:31 am
A great reason to be happy
August 25th, 2007 at 7:36 am
Ooooh! Well, he does look happy! A happy tummy will do that! How amazing that you were able to capture this moment!
Thanks for stopping by!
August 25th, 2007 at 8:06 am
nice fat full happy bird! the photos are very nicely taken!
August 25th, 2007 at 8:18 am
Beautiful photos!
What a great series of shots. The bird certainly looks happy to have caught the mouse. I would be too!
August 25th, 2007 at 8:26 am
Ha! You definitely got a lucky shot - so cool. No doubt he is a happy bird. Nap time!
*BTW - my mother’s side of the family are Goads! - Thanks for stopping in!
August 25th, 2007 at 9:13 am
Very cool! Great capture!
August 25th, 2007 at 9:14 am
Ha!! You think this guy is “Happy” Well I guess he would be in his world!! Not in mine though!! smile!! Thanks for stopping by my blog!! I love new visitors!! Come by anytime!! Sandy
August 25th, 2007 at 9:47 am
He has a bit of a sly and cunning look to him, as well. Great shots!
August 25th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
Well, that was different! I must say that bird is happy. I watched a Crockadile eat a Rat recently on my visit to the Catoctin Zoo. Not a pretty site.
Mama Bear
August 25th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Those pictures are great!! And I’m sure that’s one happy bird after that meal.
August 25th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
He should be happy after a mousy dinner…LOL
Great set of pictures!
August 25th, 2007 at 11:18 pm
What an amazing photo blog. I like every of ur pic here. You are such a professional photographer!
wonder what is going be next!
August 25th, 2007 at 11:44 pm
I think I would be happy if I were that bird too!
Great shot. And thanks for stopping by
August 27th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
What a great capture for both. That kookaburra certainly ate well,… lol. Great set of photos.