A pair mating in the outdoor walkthrough aviary at Marwell
Stan
1/100, f6.3, ISO 800, 70-200 f2.8 and 2x @ 125mm
Stan
1/100, f6.3, ISO 800, 70-200 f2.8 and 2x @ 125mm
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Re: Hamakops Mating
Nice shot Stan but correct spelling is HamerkopSteve ( LSINWP )
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Re: Hamakops Mating
I knew that but mistyped it and didn't noticebut correct spelling is Hamerkop
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Re: Hamakops Mating
Well captured Stan
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Re: Hamakops Mating
thanks for looking Tom
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Re: Hamakops Mating
Well spotted and taken Stan but what strange looking birds, look almost prehistoric.
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Re: Hamakops Mating
thanks for looking Bill
They may be captive but this sort of behaviour is something you would probably rarely be able to capture in the wild
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Re: Hamakops Mating
If you catch them during the breeding season it is quite easy to see the courtship and mating ritual Stan , I have captured it a few times during my Kenya / Tanzania tripsOriginally posted by Stan View PostSteve ( LSINWP )
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Re: Hamakops Mating
I only had to travel 30 miles rather than 3000 to see it thoughIf you catch them during the breeding season it is quite easy to see the courtship and mating ritual Stan , I have captured it a few times during my Kenya / Tanzania trips
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