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Grey-winged Robin-chat -for the database
Steve G

Grey-winged Robin-chat -for the database (Cossypha polioptera)

A shy bird which sticks to deep cover in undergrowth and thickets on the forest floor -usually along forest streams. It is a difficult bird to see and even harder to photograph.

This bird lived under a park bench (I kid you not!). At the Rondo Retreat (an absolutely fabulous place to stay) there is a track leading down from the gardens into the forest where a small stream flows between small pools (where an African Pygmy Kingfisher lives) and by the small pool there is an old bench..........
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Habitat
Rain forest understorey
Location
Rondo Retreat, Kakamega, Kenya
Date taken
31/07/11
Scientific name
Cossypha polioptera
Equipment used
Canon 7D + 500mm IS + 1.4x TC + tripod
KC Foggin
Supporter
Ya know, new birds for Opus are becoming harder and harder to come by but you sure have given us a few treats this last week Steve. A beautiful capture.
 
mali
Well I thought you was going to tell us "and on that bench, theres an old tramp who sleeps there". Lovely story, and two super shots of two difficult birds to see, probably because its dark, good work Steve.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
A brilliant capture Steve ... a great adddition to the database ... kudos my friend ...
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Fantastic Steve, what a gorgeous bird and a brilliant pose you caught it in. Outstanding soft lighting with great saturated colors, feather detail, and eye contact. Brilliant Steve!!!
 
kim
It really is a very beautiful bird Steve, super shot. Love the angle too.
 

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