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Lapland Bunting
C B Allen

Lapland Bunting (Calcarius lapponicus)

Long-staying bird present for previous few weeks though as it's on it's own it can be tricky to find given how unobtrusive it can be and how cryptic its' plumage is in it's chosen location and habitat.
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Habitat
Shingle beach with saline pools, scattered clumps of marram grass & buckthorn scrub
Location
Kessingland beach (Suffolk/UK)
Date taken
12th February 2024
Scientific name
Calcarius lapponicus
Equipment used
OMDS/OM-1 150-400mm f4.5 IS PRO 1.25TC + 1.4x TC
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
see image metadata
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Roynato
Very charming expression and lovely lighting for this little beauty. Wonderful shot, CB.
 

Media information

Category
Britain & Europe
Added by
C B Allen
Date added
View count
254
Comment count
5

Image metadata

Device
OM Digital Solutions OM-1
Aperture
ƒ/8
Focal length
700.0 mm
Exposure time
1/2000 second(s)
ISO
3200
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
P2123579.jpg
File size
3.3 MB
Date taken
Mon, 12 February 2024 3:32 PM
Dimensions
2616px x 1962px

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