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Dabchick
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Dabchick (Poliocephalus rufopectus)

Pop up between dives.
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Habitat
Lagoon
Location
Westshore Wildlife Resrve
Date taken
30 May 2015
Scientific name
Poliocephalus rufopectus
Equipment used
Canon 60D + Canon 100-400 zoom lens
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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... LOL yes, you're lucky to catch them on the surface!!!

A great picture of this wee guy Dick - well done lad.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Wonderful low camera view of this gorgeous Dabchick. Excellent Dick. Anything before 2015 was taken with a Canon 7D and a EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens. I now use a Canon 7D Mark II and I still use the EF 70-300 a lot but I have a new EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM lens which I love. Unfortunately I had back (neck) surgery about a year ago and I am still in therapy. I can only carry it and use it for short periods of time due to the weight, though I love that I can hand hold it and the results are great. My macro lens is a Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM.
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
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Lovely shot and reflection of this little fella on the lake Dick, many tfs.
 
S K Gudi
ou are lucky to be able to capture him between dives, because they can stay under water for 10-15 mts & really test your patience. Super shot of this dabchick, Dick!! tfs.
 

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