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Lapwing


Lapwing
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Copyright: jim stevens (jimbob) Silver Note Writer [C: 1 W: 0 N: 118] (409)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D200, AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm DX, HOYA 72mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-28 14:47
Viewed: 658
Points: 4
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Lapwing
Masked Lapwing Size: 35-40cm Habitat: Is widespread across Australia found in open grasslands, swampland, city parks and sports ovals. Wanders open areas in search of insects, worms, and other small creatures. Notes: Head is black with noticeable "yellow mask" around eyes, neck is white with black band around shoulders. Back and wings grey, underbody white; dark red legs. Breeds Summer-Autumn

This bird was photographed at dusk in the Australia Wildlife sanctuary park.

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Hi Jim,
Nice shot of an interesting bird. The lapwings seen in our place is red masked. TFS, Anil

Superbe, surtout la tête avec ses belles coueurs.
Bravo
Marie

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