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Southern Lapwing protecting its chick.

Southern Lapwing protecting its chick.

The southern lapwing (Vanellus chilensis), commonly called quero-quero in Brazil, is the only crested wader in South America.
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The southern lapwing (Vanellus chilensis), commonly called quero-quero in Brazil, is the only crested wader in South America.

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camera

Canon EOS RP

settings

settings

Aperture 8/1 ISO 200 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 209/1

location

location

Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, BR

upload_date

upload_date

Dec, 2022

Views

96

Likes

+45

Awards

People's Choice in catchtheredeye Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+29

Top Choice

+2

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Categories

Animals

Ultimate

Gorgeous bird!

Wat een prachtige Kievit en dan ook nog met jong!! Prachtig Joop

I had to look twice to see the chick. So tiny and I'm sure mom isn't that big. Mom's colors are stunning.

PRO

She was very protective, and her chick stubborn.

Congratulations. Your photo is the People's Choice in the catchtheredeye challenge. Wonderful photo.

PRO

Thank you very much, also for hosting the challenge. 😊

Ultimate

Wow - great shot of an unusual bird, Joop! Congratulations on your PC award. Kurt 😀👍👍👍

PRO

Thank you very much. 😊

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