Coqui Francolin

Gallery: AvianPosted May 18, 201358 views10 comments

Unlike many Francolins this one does not seem to like the "open" spaces and certainly does not run in front of the vehicle

This is the most open one I have got so far, other than none too good "look Down" images.
Taken in Kwando Botswana
Canon 1DX
500mm F4 MkII
F5.6
ISO 800
1/2000
EV + 0.67

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Marella on May 18, 2013 at 8:59 AM

Nice detail in the bird and sharp where it counts. Great habitat shot too. I like this one a lot.

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on May 18, 2013 at 12:34 PM

I agree with Jerry, it is very sharp ( super focus from the 1DX no doubt ) and I too like the setting, makes for a very natural looking image. Top work Ken.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 18, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Neat bird with nice detail and comp Ken

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 18, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Never heard of this bird before and you managed a pretty good view of it, despite the grassy habitat. Head is nice and sharp. Sharon

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 18, 2013 at 3:37 PM

I like this as posted Ken. Love the habitat and good look at the bird's upper body. Well done.

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on May 18, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Ken bird looks really good and as already mentioned super sharp do like it in it's habitat.

Keith.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 19, 2013 at 2:21 AM

Thanks everybody for your comments, which are much appreciated. It is always nice to see new birds

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on May 20, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Another interesting bird I have never heard of. A nice sharp image where it needs to be, good job of getting this, well done.

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Comment posted by Greg Oakley on May 21, 2013 at 8:05 PM

This is lovely image Ken - looks like it's related to one of our quail spp.,
Cheers, Greg

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 22, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Jim and Greg,

Thanks very much for your comments

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