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Collared Sparrowhawk,Galah

Collared Sparrowhawk,Galah (Image ID 33681)
Photographed byCon Boekel on Fri 13th Apr, 2018 and uploaded on Sun 20th Jan, 2019 .
Resolution1363x1019
Viewed798
ID33681
CommentNot a top quality image but possibly the only image in existence of a Collared Sparrowhawk attempting to kill a Galah. Note that the hawk approached from the rear and from slightly below the Galah. The Galah evaded the attack.
EquipmentCanon 5D Mk IV
Canon EF 500mm 1:4 L IS 11 USM
f/7.1
1/1250 sec
ISO-2000
0 step
500 mm
Processed using first DPP 4 and PSE 13.
LocationLincoln National Park, South Australia
Keywordsfeeding/with prey, in flight
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