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ortolan bunting
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ortolan bunting (emberiza hortulana)

So glad I saw this one, even if I only got rather distant views.
Hadnt seen an ortolan bunting since at least 15 years, theyre very rare in our local area, certainly also due to centuries of gastronomic cruelties committed against these poor birds in this country.
Habitat
alpine meadow with scattered trees
Location
Regional Nature Reserve "Les Baronnies Provenales", Drme, France
Date taken
09 June 2020
Scientific name
emberiza hortulana
Equipment used
canon EOS 90D + canon 400 mm
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A great image of this not often seen species here in the Gallery JJ. A beautiful capture buddy!
 
A beautiful capture of this lovely bird, JJ. There's a 2* Michelin restaurant near here called L'Ortolan.
 
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A beauty of a detailed shot, pose and setting of this rare species JJ, lovely job and many tfs.
 
A beautiful capture of this lovely bird JJ...one i would love to capture...many thanks...
 
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They're pretty, and pretty rare to the Gallery too JJ LOL.

How lovely that you managed to see these two guy my friend.... and many thanks for showing them to us too.
 
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A new one to me JJ! A fabulous picture taken in a great setting. I hope they can make a come back. TFS!
 

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