Other assorted birds

My First Caracara

I'd been wanting to see one of these magnificent birds for a long time so was thrilled to finally find one perched on top of a telephone pole. I was able to get fairly close without spooking it. The intense sunlight was harsh but with a bird like this, I'll take it.
Northern Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway)
Dallas Southside Water Treatment Plant

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