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from eggs to babies
After over 4 weeks of waiting, the eggs (yesterday's post) disappeared and no sign of cracked shell; next day proud parents show off the youngsters. Sadly, a couple of days later they had disappeared (maybe the caracal that roams at night) and the parents wandered about looking forlorn.
Habitat
golf estate and vineyard
Location
Cape Town, SA
Date taken
Nov 2018
Scientific name
Burhinus capensis
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mk11, 100-400 Mk11
Staff member
Opus Editor
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That's a super picture Max, but what a sad outcome for them.

Many thanks for recording this lad.
 
wonderful photo, Max!! great family scene, top class. unfortunately a sad end of the story, many tfs!!!
 

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