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Greater Sand Plover

Greater Sand Plover (Image ID 29630)
Photographed byMark Horvath on Sun 20th Mar, 2016 and uploaded on Sat 24th Feb, 2018 .
Resolution1400x1050
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ID29630
CommentThis image was taken at the tail end of the season. I went again the following weekend however there were no birds to be seen. Apparently the beach was no longer popular or they had departed on their homeward journey.
EquipmentCanon 7D Mark II with 500mm F4 and 1.4x Teleconverter mounted on ground pod and gimbal head. 1/1250, F8, ISO 250.
LocationBushland Beach, Townsville, Queensland
PBIG Stars
Keywordsmale, adult, breeding plumage/features
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