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Common Snipe
kctsang

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago)

Now I know why some soldiers are called snipers. These birds are so well camouflaged that it was so difficult to detect and see them even when they are so close to me.

Thanking you
Habitat
Wetlands, paddyfields
Location
Johore, West Malaysia
Date taken
03/12/2008
Scientific name
Gallinago gallinago
Equipment used
D300, AFS Nikkor 500mm, F/4,G ED VR, TC-14E II
Cracking shot KC, I would love to get this close to one of these beauties.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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