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Long billed curlew

This is a discussion on Long billed curlew within the Animals (mammals, birds, insects etc.) forums, part of the Show your photo (Color) - Landscape & Nature (flowers, mountains, storms etc.) category; I came across several curlews this summer. They enjoyed dive bombing me as I hiked. I guess I came to ...
  1. 12-18-2011, 01:29 PM #1
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    I came across several curlews this summer. They enjoyed dive bombing me as I hiked. I guess I came to close to their nests. Very unique looking birds! I came across plenty of pharalopes and avocets this summer as well.





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    Those are real interesting subjects Kevin. Really love that in-flight shot. Beautiful contrasty colours against that sky. Very nice capture.
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    Neat looking bird! I like that last one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hillbillygirl View Post
    Those are real interesting subjects Kevin. Really love that in-flight shot. Beautiful contrasty colours against that sky. Very nice capture.
    That was exactly my thought!
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    Definitely the last one. Wonderful wings.
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    Love the exposure in that last shot. Great pattern on this bird.
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