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Ruff

Ruff (Image ID 29978)
Photographed bySimon Pelling on Sat 17th Feb, 2018 and uploaded on Thu 22nd Mar, 2018 .
Resolution1400x933
Viewed370
ID29978
CommentThis photo taken in northern Namibia, at the Etosha Pan. Non breeding colours, so difficult to determine whether male or female. I understand the raised back feathers is a behaviour in these birds to reduce heat.
EquipmentCanon 80d; Canon EF 100-400 L Mk II zoom. 400mm, ISO 400, 1/2000s at f8.0, +1/3 EV. Raw file processed in DxO PhotoLab
LocationEtosha pan, Namibia
Keywordsfeeding/with prey, adult, non-breeding plumage/features
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