2010/06/06

Rödvingad vadarsvala - Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole

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Rödvingad vadarsvala - Glareola pratincola - Collared Pratincole
NF Photo 100506 in Camargue


This photo was taken early in the morning. There were 3 birds huddling in the cold. It did not want to move as we neared with the van. Thanks to that I could go out and get this photo. :)



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8 comments:

  1. What a cool looking bird! According to Wikipedia, they hawk insects in flight like swallows! Great shot!

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  2. yes, but I did not see that, too eraly in the morning :)

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  3. Interesting photo - I have also seen birds all huddled up and waiting for the sun to warm them.

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  4. Beautiful photo and a cool looking bird. Great capture!

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  5. Cute photo! Looks like he's feeling a bit cold. :)

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  6. That is one cool looking bird. Excellent photo!

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