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East African Grey Crowned Crane
Steve G

East African Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps)

We were rather hastily moved on by a bull elephant fleeing from a fight but around the next corner on an area of swamp next to the track was this Grey Crowned Crane. The bird was very relaxed and allowed us to approach close enough for some headshots. I don't suppose I'll ever get this close to a wild crane again!
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Habitat
Swamp
Location
Ol Tukai swamp, Amboseli, Kenya
Date taken
July 2012
Scientific name
Balearica regulorum gibbericeps
Equipment used
Canon 7D + 500mm IS lens + 1.4x TC + beanbag
delia todd
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He's gorgeous! What wonderful detail you've got in that headdress.

A wonderful picture this Steve.
 
carann
A superb, sharp, detailed close-up of this stunning, colourful bird. An outstanding capture !
 
D. Taylor
Razor sharp detail in this stunner of a portrait Steve. Really stands out well against that be. Super nice buddy.
 
Deerbird
I'm so glad that you got to take this trip. Wish I had been there too, grin. You got some outstanding pictures from your trip. I have really enjoyed looking at them. Thanks for sharing your photos.
What a beautiful bird, super colors, and details. Well done all around Steve
 

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