Charadrius melanops

1 Black-fronted Dotterel at Ebden, VIC

Charadrius melanops at Ebden, VIC - 31 Jan 2021
Charadrius melanops at Ebden, VIC - 31 Jan 2021
Charadrius melanops at Ebden, VIC - 31 Jan 2021
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Charadrius melanops 31 Jan 2021 ChrisAllen
Charadrius melanops 31 Jan 2021 KylieWaldon

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There were a couple of very young birds. All were close to the edge of the water but in weedy grass.

3 comments

ChrisAllen wrote:
   31 Jan 2021
These are fantastic shots! I can never get the little buggers standing still long enough
KylieWaldon wrote:
   31 Jan 2021
Thanks Chris. I usually have trouble with focus because the camera can't decide what to focus on - they have so many different patterns on them. The 400mm lens helps - i don't have to be too close and they tend to stand better if they don't think I'm chasing them!
ChrisAllen wrote:
   31 Jan 2021
That is true. I definitely have to be much closer than you do with that lens of yours!

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  • 5 Abundance
  • 31 Jan 2021 09:36 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

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