Oxpecker with Moustache
During a trip through the Kruger National Park, I managed to capture a rare sighting of an Oxpecker with a moustache. On a serious note, this Oxpecker had ripped out some of the hairs from this Impala Buck and gathered as much as he could, keeping all in his beak together. They use the hair to line their nests. Captured in overcast conditions.
Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 300mm F/2.8
1/640
F/7.1
ISO 640
Exp comp +0.33
Hand held from the car
Last edited by Stu Bowie; 05-26-2016 at 07:57 AM.
Lovely comical pose, not only with the moustache, but with the raised foot as well - brought a smile to my face!
Mike
Neat image, Stu. Love the perch, the raised foot makes it appear the bird is walking on the Ox/animal's back. Thank you for sharing.
Joe Przybyla
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I'm surprised the Impala stood for that sort of treatment! Thanks for sharing a bird that I doubt I will ever see. The lifted foot and the moustache make for a really comical image. TFS
That is an almost perfect moustache and a strutting pose,great the way you have caught this Stu.
Keith.
Love it ! Great natural history action shot.
Good stuff Stu
John
Thanks a stack for the feedback everyone.
Agree with others a nice comical pose.TFS.
Hi Stu, what a great looking image. Beautiful detail and I like the trees in the BG. Love the hairs in the birds beak.
Will
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