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Curlew in the Wind
Cornelis

Curlew in the Wind (Numenius arquata)

This picture shows the effect of strong wind (5-6 Bfrt) on a fouraging Curlew.
This is not the sharpest picture I've taken of these guys (ISO 2500), but anyway I like to share this one.
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Habitat
Coastal area
Location
Mudflat along the pier of the Port of Terneuzen
Date taken
01-03-2015
Scientific name
Numenius arquata
Equipment used
Sony DSC-HX300
mali
Looking like I feel this morning, LOL...Super wader capture Kees.
 
delia todd
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LOL the original ruffled feathers!! What a great picture of this lovely curlew.

Thanks Kees.
 
Stanley Jones
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It appears this beautiful wind-blown Curlew is wishing for a less windy day (lol). Excellent capture and picture Cornelis!!!!
 
Kits
Lovely ruffled feathers, and I like the ridges in the sand too, Kees.
 
mags1967
i love these waders and so glad you shared this beautiful bird and capture.tfs.all the best margaret.
 

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