Beach Stone-Curlews

Posted by gregc on Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:41 am

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A pair of beach stone-curlews (Exastus magnnirostris) having a discussion. Not sure the subject, but I suspect around mating, as they are normally alone outside mating season. A bit tight, but didn't want to take of the extender on the beach.

ISO500, 600mm, f5.6, 1/4000, on A1.

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by peter makuch on Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:23 am

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a good one, on this action shot and sharp as-well, well done GREG. p.s. it's a little to tight in the frame

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:28 am

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Great interaction and moment captured, Greg.

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by Jakejacoby on Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:23 am

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Great capture Greg. I've never seen these curlews before - TFS.

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by david fletcher on Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:35 am

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Brilliant interaction Greg. Nice one.

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:05 pm

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I love stone curlews with their googly eyes and this interaction is great Greg!

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by paul fletcher on Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:43 pm

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Very dramatic image, Greg. All the wingtips are captured here, so to me, the main subject matter of the photograph ( the interaction of the two birds), is well represented.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:30 am

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Wonderful expressive interaction. Those eyes and open beaks..quite a "discussion"!

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