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Whimbrel against the wind (Numenius phaeopus)

A Eurasian Whimbrel with its wings slightly lifted due to the strong headwind. It was seen wintering in the coast of Khanh Hoa, Vietnam and was patient enough to let me approach it.
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Habitat
Coastal
Location
Khanh Hoa, Vietnam
Date taken
27-10-24
Scientific name
Numenius phaeopus
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mark II, Tamron 100-400 f/4.5-6.3
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Lovely close-up of this Whimbrel trying to balance itself in the gusty winds. Lovely bird and a terrific picture Ike! TFS!
 

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Category
Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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ike61095
Date added
View count
98
Comment count
5

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Aperture
ƒ/7.1
Focal length
400.0 mm
Exposure time
1/640 second(s)
ISO
125
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
_AA_1881-CR2_DxO_DeepPRIMEXD-2.jpg
File size
3.9 MB
Date taken
Sun, 27 October 2024 7:44 AM
Dimensions
4268px x 2845px

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