Alan, I agree with Ken, wild bird and unknown here (at least by me). I like the 1st image as well as the 2nd. #1 shows a lot of heritage for the bird in terms of stature and legs. Regards, Bob S.
On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 1:37 PM, Ken Waller <[email protected]> wrote: > Nice captures Alan. > > Never seen one before - kind of a 'wild' looking bird. I can certainly see > how its long legs would be beneficial in capturing snakes. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan C" <[email protected]> > Subject: PESO x 2: Secretary Bird > > >> Two studies of a Secretay Bird (Sagittarius Serpentarius). It has >> characteristics of storks, eagles & vultures but is neither. Stands about 4' >> tall. A bird of the open veld, preying on snakes & other small creatures, >> covering distances quickly on its long legs. They ride the thermals to move >> to other areas & nest atop thorn trees. Both taken with the K7 using an HD >> 55-300 with which I am very happy. >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/16614132278/ >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/16179375084/ >> >> Alan C > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
