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Birds of Prey
We saw at least 11 different species of birds of prey during our short stay, including all three vulture species (two of which are shown here).

Clockwise starting from top left: mangrove black hawk, turkey vultures, unidentified hawk, yellow-headed caracara, king vulture (center)

Canon 20D, Canon 24-70mm 2.8, 70-200mm 2.8IS


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