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Yellowhammer
Yellowhammers are flourishing in New Zealand. They were introduced from Britain by Acclimatisation Societies between 1865 and 1879.
Habitat
Bushy area
Location
Kaikoura Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand.
Date taken
2 November 2023
Scientific name
Emberiza citrinella
Equipment used
Canon EOS 90D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM + 2.0 extender 111
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great photo of this lovely bunting, Peter, didn't realise they were introduced there, top class, many tfs!!
 
Beautiful Yammer capture Pete...These birds are a tad thin on the ground on my patch mate, lucky you.
 
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Fabulous low camera view close-up of this cutie taken in a brilliant setting. A real jaw-dropper Peter! TFS!
 

Media information

Category
New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
Added by
peterday
Date added
View count
737
Comment count
11

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 90D
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
600.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1000 second(s)
ISO
640
Filename
2378 Yellowhammer 01d.jpg
File size
287.4 KB
Date taken
Thu, 02 November 2023 8:28 AM
Dimensions
1024px x 819px

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