When I first became interested in photography I captured a lot of wildlife photographs . I was most interested in birds and took many photos of Cardinals , Owls , Eagles and Hawks . As I progressed into the hobby I am now turning these captures into beautiful art pieces . Thanks so much for your comments and support #art #nature #wildlife #bird #birds #cardinals #owls #tree #nightskyandhikes #viral #viralreels #viralvideos #instagram #post #photographer #photograph #capture #like #likes #likes4likesback #likesforfollow #follow #followforfollowback #follows #white #black #draw #artist #outdoors https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck5XuZqOGOc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Meet the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus). Wondering how this bird got its unique name? It’s a reference to this species’ habit of building nests on rocky outcrops. Found at high elevations in the cloud forests of South America’s Andes Mountains, it can reach lengths of up to 12 in (30.5 cm). Males sport vivid red-orange plumage and a disc-shaped crest, but this bird’s appearance isn’t its only unusual trait. Have you ever squeezed a rubber chicken? The Andean-Cock-of-the-Rock makes a similar sound during courtship rituals, which include squeaking, grunting cries! Photo: Doug Greenberg, CC BY-NC 2.0, flickr #amazingnature #wildlife #wildlifeplanet #birdsofinstagram #birdsonearth #nature https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqal_7IrvyJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=