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I only just noticed the bright reflected stripes across his chest; obviously coming from the ripples on the water.

I've only just realised too, that these guys have a slightly upturned bill! But you can't really see it in this angle.

Strange how things suddenly occur to you isn't it.
Habitat
Outback dam
Location
Bowra Reserve, Cunnamulla, Queensland
Date taken
8 October 2019
Scientific name
Himantopus leucocephalus
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900 Birdwatching mode
It's also just occurred to me how do they manage to walk on those legs? they looks so flimsy. Great capture Delia! tfs
 
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A beauty of a detailed close up, pose, lighting and setting Delia, many tfs and a fine set today.
 
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Lovely shot with wonderful 'stripes' there ... fabulous shot, Delia ... tfs ...
 
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Such an elegant wader and so beautifully captured D!
 

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