Northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita) (II)
The northern bald ibis, hermit ibis, or waldrapp (Geronticus eremita) is a migratory bird found in barren, semi-desert or rocky habitats, often close to running...
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The northern bald ibis, hermit ibis, or waldrapp (Geronticus eremita) is a migratory bird found in barren, semi-desert or rocky habitats, often close to running water. This 70–80 cm (28–31 in) glossy black ibis, which, unlike many members of the ibis family, is non-wading, has an unfeathered red face and head, and a long, curved red bill. It breeds colonially on coastal or mountain cliff ledges, where it typically lays two to three eggs in a stick nest, and feeds on lizards, insects, and other small animals.
Bird captured in Apenheul, a monkey park in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.
https:--en.wikipedia.org-wiki-Northern_bald_ibis
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Bird captured in Apenheul, a monkey park in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.
https:--en.wikipedia.org-wiki-Northern_bald_ibis
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NIKON D800
Aperture f/6.3 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 5000/10 
Apeldoorn, Gelderland, NL
Dec, 2018Views
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Winner in Birds With Big Beaks...Not all Toucans, please Photo Challenge
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DuffyDoherty
January 06, 2019
Nice job Pierre. I love the subtle framing by the light behind the head. Happy New Year to you!
Pjerry
January 06, 2019
Thanks Duffy, very nice comment... A happy new year in good health to you too.
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Pjerry
January 20, 2020
Zulke aardige woorden van één van de beste fotografen, m.n. qua compositie, die ik ken...
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Pjerry
January 20, 2020
I love that Nikon 200-500 mm lens. Great stabilisation and a super surprising bokeh, nothing is edit at the background.
Pjerry
February 06, 2020
Ik wist niet wat me overkwam toen ik de foto op mijn computer zag. Ik had de lens toen net gekocht, wist dat het bokeh mooi was, maar dat dit gebeurde had ik in mijn stoutste dromen niet vverwacht.
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Pjerry
February 06, 2020
As I just explaind to Michel (in Dutch), is that I was totally surprised with this bokeh. I just had bought the lens, knew that the bokeh was fine, but this..... it's amazing. Thanks again for your nice comment.
MikeB1950
February 06, 2020
This bird is so ugly that it is kind of beautiful. Wonderful capture, I love it !
Pjerry
February 06, 2020
Hahaha, exactly what I think about it. I love the capture and the bird and indeed they are ugly..... We so agree, wonderful. Thanks for your comment, it is very very appreciated.
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NatureCoast
May 13, 2020
Congratulations on your award. Great composition and very interesting looking subject.
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Pjerry
December 31, 2021
Thank you very much Ron & Judy. I was very happy when I first saw the result... It's a great lens.
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Pjerry
December 31, 2021
Thanks Kurt. It's due to the great bokeh of the Nikon 200-500. Heavy but very beautiful and a great VR!
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DebbieKMiller81
March 30, 2023
Awesome capture. Nice composition. Beautiful detail in the feathers. Would not want to tangle up with that beak. I think I might lose the battle.
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