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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on May 29, 2015 7:20:07 GMT
Hello everyone, This photo got my attention while checking on some photos which reminds me of my "naked" birding trip north of Cebu. "Naked" means I do not have binoculars or spotting scope while attending to about 35 first time birdwatchers. This reminds me that you don't have to use equipment to enjoy the outdoors. Of course in the between birdwatching sessions... I managed to take snapshots of the local avifauna including this Crake. White-browed CrakeNorthern Cebu05/07/2013
Canon 40D, 600mm, f/5.6, 1/40, ISO400, tripod |
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Post by Romy Ocon on May 29, 2015 8:55:17 GMT
Nicely done, Nilo.... very pleasing environment and pose!
This shot graphically demonstrates why the crake evolved elongated toes - to spread its weight well when walking on floating leaves or vegetation.
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jun 1, 2015 16:16:39 GMT
I agree with the elongated toes... it makes it easier for these birds to negotiate this type of habitat. Thanks, Romy.
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Post by Tateo Osawa on Jun 2, 2015 16:40:57 GMT
Beautiful capture, Nilo. this is my dream to take photos which the crake or Jacana walk on a lotus leaves.
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jun 2, 2015 23:01:37 GMT
Very nice presentation of the Crake sir! One of the best I've seen :-)
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jun 7, 2015 21:20:32 GMT
I have not seen this bird for sometime. With Candaba being converted to rice land, the "Home of Migratory Birds" is history. There may be sprinkling of birds but definitely not the thousand of birds that we uses to see flying around in circles before landing again in the ponds. I have to go to Cebu to see this bird. Well done Nilo & Mabuhay.
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