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23-JUL-2011

Secretarisvogel - Secretary-bird - Sagittarius serpentarius

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Masai Mara, Kenya

Nikon D200
1/1250s f/6.3 at 500.0mm iso200 full exif

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Karen Moen17-May-2017 05:10
These birds got their name from the head feathers that reminded people of the way some women poke their pen into their hair when not needed. Those long legs protect them from snakebites as they are a small target and hold the bird out of the snake's reach. Great shot! Voted.
CatherineSimard02-Feb-2013 23:24
what an unusual bird! Beautiful shot! thanks for sharing :)
LindavdVeeken16-Oct-2011 09:17
Eén van m'n favoriten in Afrika. prachtig hier in z'n natuurlijke omgeving.. Gr, Linda
Guest 19-Sep-2011 19:12
What an interesting looking bird, I have never heard of these, nice job in getting this.
Suzanne Lanthier17-Sep-2011 11:16
So different this bird. He looks like he has his pants on .
RAINBIRDER17-Sep-2011 07:42
Nice image of this elegant raptor!!!
Fabienne16-Sep-2011 18:43
Vous avez photographié admirablement cet oiseau dans son environnement. C'est superbe à observer.
robertoparmiggiani16-Sep-2011 18:39
Great shot V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet16-Sep-2011 03:12
Very impressive bird. Nice picture.
Guest 16-Sep-2011 01:37
Wonderful subject, excellent clarity and detail.
Hank Vander Velde16-Sep-2011 00:11
An other Kenya beauty Rob. Nice tack sharp image in a super setting.
jychamberland15-Sep-2011 22:23
superb shot and nice bird Rob!
fdt15-Sep-2011 21:37
Mooi. f
Stephanie15-Sep-2011 21:24
What an unusual bird! I thought it was a pheasant from the thumbnail. V
Jean Chiasson15-Sep-2011 20:23
Wow great details and clarity ROB big vote
Kinga Chwalkowska Zadlak15-Sep-2011 20:00
Brilliant! ~V~
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