Great Thick Knee or Great Stone Curlew


Posted by Biru Mitra on Fri Aug 23, 2019 11:13 am

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This is one of those species which one doesn't get to see too often. The IUCN has designated them to be " Nearly Threatened " species. 


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by Mako_Elite on Fri Aug 23, 2019 12:30 pm
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One interesting bird. Good job taking shot in harsh light.

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by Ron Day on Fri Aug 23, 2019 4:46 pm
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Nice low angle and a somewhat humorous pose with the open bill. You handled the challenging light well, and the layered background adds a lot.
 

by Karl Egressy on Sat Aug 24, 2019 3:39 pm
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Nice open beak pose and very nice background.
 

by Carol Clarke on Sat Aug 24, 2019 6:32 pm
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Fascinating species! The eyes are amazing.

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