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Blackcock
Steve G

Blackcock (Tetrao tetrix)

These birds are starting to look a bit tatty as the lekking season ends & summer moult begins.
Habitat
Moorland/Birch forest
Location
Glen Quaich, Scotland
Date taken
13/06/09
Scientific name
Tetrao tetrix
Equipment used
Canon 1D mk II + 500mm IS lens + 1.4x TC
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Would you look at the detail in that feathering. Well captured.
 
Even so,Steve,it looks great and this is a shot to be proud of. Never managed to get close to this bird myself. Well done
 

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