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Stealthy squacco
Kev23

Stealthy squacco (Ardeola ralloides)

Another bird from my trip to The Ebro Delta... a few of these marvelously cool birds over winter here now and I was lucky enough to find one. A few moments after this shot it was gulping down an eel :)
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Habitat
Wetlands
Location
The Ebro Delta, Spain
Date taken
29/12/2012
Scientific name
Ardeola ralloides
Equipment used
Nikon D90, Sigma 150-500mm
kim
That's a terrific shot Kev and the detail is excellent. It's a super pose too, in habitat.
 
Kits
Oh yes, very stealthy behaviour. A lovely shot with wonderful lighting.
 
Stanley Jones
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Fabulous picture of this master of stealth! Brilliant colors blending in perfectly with its environment. Excellent Kev!!!!
 

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