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15-DEC-2008

I included this image (despite the fact that it is not sharp), as it is interesting to see how the bird uses its wings to brace itself whilst digging. It really digs quite hard - the sand comes out in a continuous stream behind it; it looks almost like the stream from a hammermill or tree-chopper!

Canon EOS 350D
1/1250s f/5.6 at 286.0mm iso100 full exif

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