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Glossy Ibis
a.dancy

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

This is a bird which I had only ever seen in in Portugal at a distance of about 100 yards. I was thrilled that 4 of these birds turned up in the county and that for a while we had a bit of light.
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Habitat
Pasture
Location
Horwich Moors
Date taken
30th September 2013
Scientific name
Plegadis falcinellus
Equipment used
Canon 7D Sigma 500f4.4 Tripod
Chris G6 UXU
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What a capture this is Adrian, a super pin sharp shot of this beauty, many tfs.
 
Digiscoper321
Never seen one of them,Adrian. You can send it over here mate. Stunning shot,you must have been close!
 
Ken Doy
See quite a few here Adrian but can never get this close. Lucky you and a great capture
Ken
 

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