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Bunting ortolan bunting Emberiza hortulana) Meladia Ford Lesvos Greece 26/0
Mick Sway

Bunting ortolan bunting Emberiza hortulana) Meladia Ford Lesvos Greece 26/0 (Emberiza hortulana)

The ford at the Meladia Valley is often a stopping off point for passerines, herons and wading birds.
Raptors often patrol the area including 4 species of harrier, short toed eagle, buzzards and several types of falcon.On Lesvos Ortolan are rather scarce on passage , unlike their eastern counterparts.
We got lucky with this single bathing female.
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Habitat
Seasonal stream in normaly dry valley
Location
Meladia Valley,L esvos, Greece
Date taken
26/04/18
Scientific name
Emberiza hortulana
Equipment used
Canon 7D II + Sigma 600mm
KC Foggin
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Two awesome images of this beauty Mick and beautifully captured.
 
aloktewari
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Recently there was first sighting/imaging of this bunting in India ...
 

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