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Malagasy Pond Heron
xmesox

Malagasy Pond Heron (Ardeola idae)

Was lucky enough to be one of the first 10 people to photograph this species in South Africa. This was only the first confirmed record of this rare species in South Africa, and one of just a handful in Southern Africa. With a critically endangered status and a population of under 6000, even in its own habitat it's a rare bird.
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Habitat
Wetlands
Location
Zululands, South Africa
Date taken
15 June 2017
Scientific name
Ardeola idae
Equipment used
Canon 70D, Canon 400mm 5.6
delia todd
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And you're one of the first to photograph him for Birdforum too Bryn!!! Actually this is the first picture to come into the Gallery.

I think this is a much clearer image than the one currently in The Opus, so I'll upload it there shortly.

A wonderful find for you - many thanks for sharing it with us lad.
 

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