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Northern Bald Ibis
peterday

Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)

Critically endangered. Only 500 left. We were lucky enough to encounter a flock of around 40 which settled near us and walked past unconcerned.
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Habitat
Sand dunes
Location
Souss Massa National Park, Morocco
Date taken
01/03/2018
Scientific name
Geronticus eremita
Equipment used
Canon EOS 80D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM + 2.0 extender 111
KC Foggin
Supporter
Certainly named correctly ;)

This is a beautiful image of this Ibis with excellent feather detail Peter!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
That's a super find and picture you've taken of this ibis Peter.

I'd no idea they were so endangered.

Many thanks for showing us this picture lad.
 
Kits
A wonderful find, and a stunning portrait, Peter.
 
Dabs
Always sad to know that a species is endangered, Peter.

Lovely feather details. Superb shot!
 

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