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Senegal Thick-knee
Steve G

Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis inornatus)

A crepuscular predominantly West African species which will be well-known to those who have visited The Gambia where it favours Mangroves.
In Kenya this is a scarce bird best seen at Lake Baringo or Lake Turkana.
This bird was standing on a large rock by the water's edge -the image was taken from a boat.
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Habitat
Freshwater lakes & Mangroves
Location
Small island on Lake Baringo, Kenya
Date taken
28/07/11
Scientific name
Burhinus senegalensis inornatus
Equipment used
Canon 7D + 500mm IS + 1.4x TC handheld
Adalia
A cracking photo Steve....they have such huge eyes!!!

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Cora.
 
NoSpringChicken
Wow, what an fantastic close-up of this amazing looking bird with its soulful yellow eyes. Brilliant work Steve.
 
ChrisKten
That's not weird-looking at all, is it. I think I'd be scared of that, if I saw it out of the corner of my eye|=)| Great close-up and bird, Steve, very well done
 

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