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Sunday 15 March 2015

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

Photographed at the Dumbles Hide, Slimbridge WWT.




33 comments:

  1. Has a long beak and certainly serves him well. Regards ..

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  2. fabulous! that bill looks like a big sewing needle!

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  3. I think that you have a permanent seat at Slimbridge - a permanent reservation so to speak. I was there once many years ago and thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

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  4. Cracking set of shots Bob. The eye on the top shot is superb.

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  5. Superb shots Bob - great!
    Nice evening Crissi

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  6. Preciosos retratos de la Cigueñuela y con mucha nitidez. Buen trabajo. Saludos

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  7. How very, very beautiful. Thank you.

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  8. So cool, Bob



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  9. Hola Bob,un retrato perfecto de este Himantopus,que pronto veremos por nuestras lagunas.Un abrazo

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  10. Excellent shots Bob!
    Great close ups!
    Like this beautiful bird with this long beak!
    Glad to see a follower from Greece!
    Dimi...

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    1. I am so happy you appreciate the follower from greece Dimi.

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  11. Beautiful shoot of the Calidris alba!Pretty!

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  12. What amazing close-ups of this beauty. Love that long,sharp bill.

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  13. Lovely face ! Your photos are very beautiful, her name in french is "Echasse Blanche"
    Thank you Bob, I wish you a nice week

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  14. Beautiful images of this bird--and an interesting angle!

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  15. Since I just got your comment, I believe you are behind your computer just now! LOL!!!
    And this must mean that the weather is as dull where you are than here, and/or you are ready to have lunch soon!!!!!!!!!
    Ok, just teasing!!!!
    This young stilt is superb, another set of great pics!!
    Keep well and I hope you enjoy a nice sunny week :)

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    1. Yeah, lunch time is my time, ha ha. And you keep well Noushka.

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  16. They have very interesting beaks! Great captures.

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  17. Gorgeous shots of a beautiful bird! Love that bright red eye!!

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  18. Beautiful bird and beautiful images.

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  19. Bob, beautiful portraits of this Stilt. That first shot is stunning!

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  20. Ohh that's unbelievable detailed photos Bob! Did you take it with Canon 500mm + extender or... ?

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  21. Simply amazing close-up, Bob!

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