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Spider Snack!
Steve G

Spider Snack! (Lamprotornis superbus)

This Superb Starling was collecting food for nearby nestlings. It caught a juicy spider in a crack on this stump. At least everyone was guaranteed a leg!
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Habitat
Dry scrubby savannah
Location
Lake Baringo, Kenya
Date taken
July 2011
Scientific name
Lamprotornis superbus
Equipment used
Canon 7D + 500mm IS lens + 1.4x TC
drkishore
Beautiful. The starling is striking with its iridescent colors and top marks for perfect timing. Nice perch and excellent bokeh.
 

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