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Buff-banded Rail
Not the habitat you'd expect to see one in! They run all over the island and sometimes end up on the beach.
Habitat
Coastal
Location
Lady Elliot Island, Queensland, Australia
Date taken
10/11/2019
Scientific name
Gallirallus philippensis
Equipment used
Canon EOS 90D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM
always a thrill to see these normally shy ans skulking birds in the open, Peter, wonderful capture of this little beauty, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
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WOW! Superb capture of this lovely Buff-banded Rail in a gorgeous setting Peter, love it mate. Tfs.
 
An excellent capture Peter! superb detail, colours and pose...love the setting too, well done tfs :t:
 
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Gosh no, you wouldn't expect them there, would you Peter. The only ones I saw were in well vegetated habitats.

That's a cracking picture, focused so well too on this guy on the run!!! Very well done my friend.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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