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Fanti Saw-wing
gambirder

Fanti Saw-wing (Psalidoprocne obscura)

I think this is the first time I've actually seen saw-wings perched rather than in flight. I saw a juv with gape-marks hanging around on this branch and realised the adults would turn up sooner or later to feed it.
Habitat
Coastal forest
Location
Tanji Bird Reserve, Gambia
Date taken
15/06/2010
Scientific name
Psalidoprocne obscura
Equipment used
Opticron HR66GA ED, Fuji F31fd
Very nice, I got three perched high up in a tree shading under a leaf because it was so hot. I haven't posted it yet . Yours looks great compared to mine!!!
 
o:) What a beautiful long tail it has, well done finding it perched and showing so well its "attribute"!!! Lovely picture of this special Martin!!! :t: :t: :clap:
 

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