Visitor From the Skies

All-sky cameras tend to have a good view of the skies, and thus provide an attractive resting place for birds. This nocturnal visitor landed on top of the Gemini South all-sky camera, providing Gemini staff with a striking view of its impressive claws. At the bottom left we can just see the Gemini South dome, and the Differential Image Motion Monitor (DIMM) tower to the upper left.