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from eggs to babies
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from eggs to babies (Burhinus capensis)

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.
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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
delia todd
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That's a super picture Max, but what a sad outcome for them.

Many thanks for recording this lad.
 
KC Foggin
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Oh my! So tiny and so very adorable and beautifully captured Max.
 
B
wonderful photo, Max!! great family scene, top class. unfortunately a sad end of the story, many tfs!!!
 

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