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Latham's Snipe

Latham's Snipe (Image ID 38857)
Photographed byCon Boekel on Tue 26th Nov, 2019 and uploaded on Sun 9th Feb, 2020 .
Resolution1400x863
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ID38857
CommentThis bird adopt this display when a Crested Pigeon approached for a drink. Not that the tail is flat and not curled into a tube. The following image shows the two birds next to each other. Other than the behaviour interest, the picture has little to recommend it!
EquipmentCanon 5D Mk IV Canon EF 500mm 1:4 L IS 11 USM Canon EF 1.4x 111 extender Rest on hide opening f/8 1/1600 sec ISO-2000 0 step 500 mm Processed using first DPP 4, PSE 13 and Neat Image. http://www.birdlife.org.au/afo/index.php/afo/article/view/1268
LocationJerrabomborra Wetlands Nature Reserve, Australian Capital Territory
Keywordsadult, behaviour/display
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