Bush Stone-Curlew

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Daintree Rainforest, Queensland, AU
These , and other, bush birds have been heavily predated by introduced red fox (different than our red fox) and are extremely wary. Fairly large crop from a small rise. Chose this angle to get a look at his half-webbed feet…
Tall birds, about 32 inches high

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2018:09:17 08:04:22
Nikon D850
Nikon 250-550mm @ 550mm
1/6400 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Center-weighted average
ISO: 1250
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

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#2

Nice habitat shot with good detail in the bird.

#3

Nice one, Sandy. If I recall correctly, these had a really cool call as well. I love the clarity in the eye.

#4

Yes, the call is very weird - and a little creepy, in the middle of the night.

Bush stone-curlew call :

Sandy