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Senegal Thick-knee up close
A close relative of the Stone Curlew this is a crepuscular & nocturnal bird of mangrove swamps.
Habitat
mangrove mudflats
Location
Makasutu lodges, The Gambia
Date taken
12/03/05
Scientific name
Burhinus senegalensis
Equipment used
Canon 1D mk II + 500mm IS lens + 1.4x convertor handheld from a dugout canoe
Stunning closeup! There were no rocking of that boat! Pin sharp.Youve got steady hands Steve.Well done
 

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Africa
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