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Mom and Chick II (PAW 39/52)
Mom and Chick II (PAW 39/52)
HarveyG


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical for Nikon
Location: My Home, Midrand, South Africa
Date: Dec 28, 2010
Aperture: 8.0
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/40
Galleries: Animals, Birds
Date Uploaded: Oct 10, 2012

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 Again, difficult image to shoot as the Mom's are not known for their tolerance. Normally they dive bomb any threat with loud screeching and flapping of wings.

Crowned Lapwing (Vanellus coronatus), previously the Crowned Plover (Afr: Kiewiet). I am known as the bird whisperer at home. I talk to them in a soothing calm voice and mimic their calls. She is at least 12 years old and has reared 2 chicks year on year with her life partner. She trusts me enough now to let me get to within 2.2** meters of her, even with chicks.

We had a lot of rain; it's green and that has reflected on their feathers. Guess I could warm it up a little but this is as shot with some detail and sharpening enhancements.

This image is © copyrighted 2012 by Harvey Grohmann. Duplication, publication, copying is strictly forbidden and protected by law. To obtain pricing and consent contact me via Photocommission.com

for Photograph a Week 2012

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 10/11/2012 11:00:54 PM
It's pretty cool to know that you have a personal relationship with that momma Lapwing.
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