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Fork-tailed Swift

Fork-tailed Swift (Image ID 55525)
Photographed byFran Solly on Thu 9th Feb, 2023 and uploaded on Fri 10th Feb, 2023 .
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ID55525
CommentMy first sighting of a Fork-tailed Swift. A flock of around 25 birds were hawking along the cliffs at Point Drummond on Eyre Peninsula. They were flying in a group and in a circular pattern which allowed me to position myself for the shot as they came in lower on part of the circle.
EquipmentISO640, 1/4000, f7.1, 500mm
Canon R3 and 100-500 Canon lens
LocationPoint Drummond, South Australia
Keywordsin flight, adult
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