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Wattled Crane

© Kathy Salerni

Wattled Crane

Uploaded: November 11, 2015 | Entered: March 26, 2016 21:12:05

Description

Wattled cranes breed only in wetlands. Breeding pairs maintain a territory, so that nests are always at least 500m apart. One or two eggs are laid, but only one ever hatches, the other being abandoned. This seems wasteful, but if wattled crane chicks are put together they fight to the death. Laying the second egg is probably insurance against the first failing to hatch.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/40000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 450, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D750

Comments

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic November 12, 2015

Gorgeous, Kathy, with amazing color and detail. #1642353

Karen E. Gold level-classic November 12, 2015

Very cool capture Kathy, and thanks for the info that goes with it. I have never seen nor heard of these guys before. #11398383

Leslie McLain level-classic November 12, 2015

Beautiful capture, Kathy. #11398435

Debbie Bray November 13, 2015

Wonderful detail in this crane, Kathy, love the closeness of the capture! #11398501

frank w. degenhardt November 13, 2015

First of all, I found the story so interesting and the other is that I have not heard of this kind of crane. Its colors are gorgeous, love that red eye and how it makes him look mean. Now the details is where you take this picture to higher levels of quality. That is some of the sharpest you can get. Beautiful work Kathy. #11398535

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 13, 2015

The tones, textures, detail & clarity are phenomenal, Kathy! Fascinating info too. #11398559

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 14, 2015

Fantastic clarity and colors Kathy!,
Amalia #11399060

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 15, 2015

Fantastic color and detail, Kathy! #11399533

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