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Mascarene Swallow
ammadoux

Mascarene Swallow (Phedina borbonica)

Mascarene basin is the part of the Indian ocean where Mauritius, Rodrigous, reunion and Madagascar Island are, on the south east coast of Africa.

you can see these and the swiflets everywhere, was lucky to see a number of them perched under a statue in one of the Hindu Mundirs.

Hope you like it.
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Location
near chamarel - Mauritius
Date taken
27/6/2019
Scientific name
Phedina borbonica
Equipment used
Olympus Pen F + Zuiko 40-150mm f2.8 + 1.4 TC
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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Super stop action shot of this fabulous Swallow ... TFS, Duha ....
 
KC Foggin
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Oh my g/f! This is one spectacular image of this Swallow!!!!

The spread wing detail is pure brilliance Duha!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Oooh!!! That's another cracker you've got there Doux..... such a rare visitor to the Gallery too.

This is the first flight picture to come in, so I'll upload it to The Opus shortly.

Many, many thanks my dear friend. Wonderful work lassie.
 

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