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Latham's Snipe

Latham's Snipe (Image ID 45263)
Photographed byKevin Bowring on Sun 11th Oct, 2020 and uploaded on Tue 9th Mar, 2021 .
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ID45263
CommentPair of Latham's Snipe foraging around the edge of the dam. The Male is about swallow a small crustacean, possibly a crayfish. Three of these migrants stayed for about a month, which is unusual, as they normally stay for a couple of days - then move on. Taken while sitting quietly between two Gum Trees, hunched over against a cool breeze.
EquipmentNikon D7500 - Nikon 200 - 500mm Lens - ISO1000 (auto iso) f 7.1 - spot focus (3d) and spot exposure. Shutter speed will vary.
LocationOur farm - Goomboorian, Queensland
Keywordsmale, female, feeding/with prey
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