This little guy was photographed just outside his home, a hole in the tree he is standing on. The hole was caused by poor trimming of a branch. Both the male and female were taking turns feeding their chicks still inside the hole.
The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:
Nikon D3
2008/04/20 14:41:29.6
Color
Data Format: Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (4256 x 2832)
Lens: 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VR
Focal Length: 400mm
Exposure Mode: Shutter Priority
Metering Mode: Matrix
1/200 sec - F/16
Exposure Comp.: -1 EV
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Sensitivity: ISO 400
Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB)
Hue Adjustment: 0
Gerald & Irmgard Carter
White Balance: Direct Sunlight
AF Mode: AF-C
Tone Comp: Less Contrast
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: None
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off