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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
Macswede
This is a really wonderful close-up portrait, Adrian, especially the spread wing! Thanks for sharing it!
 
Stanley Jones
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Brilliant eye-level view of this fabulous Ibis stretching its wing. Fantastic Adrian!!!!!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Cor!!! A beautiful pose you caught there Adrian. Send them up here when you've had enough, will you please!
 

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