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Stone Curlew
Mark Etheridge

Stone Curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus)

This was very much a one-chance shot; as soon as it had landed in front of the hide, it took off again as soon as it heard the camera shutter!
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Habitat
Mediterranean Scrub
Location
Clot De Galvany reserve, Alicante
Date taken
30 June 2011
Scientific name
Burhinus oedicnemus
Equipment used
Nikon D300s, Sigma 150-500 mm
The Raptor
An amazing bird to see & this is an image of top quality, a sure fire compition winner if ever I saw one, brilliant work Mark.
 
delia todd
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Oooer... a cracking shot of this mythical (for me) bird.

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Kits
What a lovely shot. The lighting is really nice.
 

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