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Diamond Dove

Diamond Dove (Image ID 47177)
Photographed bySteve Mantle on Thu 12th Sep, 2019 and uploaded on Mon 19th Jul, 2021 .
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ID47177
CommentThe bird had landed on a gnarled branch in the middle of an amost dry waterhole, before proceeding down for a late morning drink. Such a lovely little species. Their colours are well suited to the arid habitat.
EquipmentCanon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III
ƒ/8 @560mm 1/1500 ISO500
Handheld sitting on the bank of the waterhole
LocationBowra Station, Cunnamulla, Queensland
Keywordsfemale, adult
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