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Hadada Ibis
Steve G

Hadada Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash)

This time a better image of a common bird.
This is a noisy and charismatic bird which competes with the Fish Eagle as the "sound of Africa".
Habitat
Damp grassland, wetlands
Location
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Date taken
08/08/11
Scientific name
Bostrychia hagedash
Equipment used
Canon 7D + 500mm IS + 1.4x TC + tripod
What a remarkable bird, beautiful image Steve! love that iridescence on the wing, lovely!
 
Supporter
This is one impressive picture of this gorgeous Ibis. You even caught it doing what it apparently likes to do, sound off. Outstanding setting with gorgeous focus, color, lighting, feather detail, and eye contact. Exceptional Steve!!!
 
Opus Editor
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A top post Steve ... thnx my friend for taking us on a brilliant African Safari ....I'm loving it ...
 

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