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    Yet another image from our sighting in the papyrus swamps at the Southern end of Lake Albert, Uganda, 22nd June 2012.

    Just as a rough guide to scale this bird averages 1.3 metres (4 feet) in height

    EOS 1D MkIV

    500mm F4 hand-held from drifting boat

    F6.3, ISO 800, 1/800

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    Imposing size and interesting look. Great capture ken. If iI did not see the beak I might think that it is a Great Blue Heron.
    I wonder if there is any distant relationship between them.

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    Karl,
    It is usually classified in the Bird books under Pelicans and Storks, but all is unclear, I do not know if this helps or not?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoebill

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    You are so fortunate to have seen this amazing bird.
    I like the comp and the excellent view of the wing feathers.
    I wish we could see the feet but am still so appreciative to be able to see such a great shot of a rare bird,
    Gail

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    Very cool. Excellent vertical composition and techs. Normally I'd like to see the feet but the FG vegetation works well here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Watkins View Post
    Karl,
    It is usually classified in the Bird books under Pelicans and Storks, but all is unclear, I do not know if this helps or not?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoebill
    Thanks for the link and info, Ken.

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    Thanks everybody for your comments, they are much appreciated.

    Regarding the feet we never saw them either, the foliage is really dense there and I am only to glad that we got such a relatively clean shot, no chance of standing up as we did not wish risking disturbing the bird

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    Cool looking bird Ken. Easy to imagine a bigger version of this bird snacking on some of our prehistoric ancestors.

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