Aint she sweet!

Hammerkop mugshot
Full frame, no cropping
They have the habit of looking down into the water and African folklore says they were once colourful and admired themselves so much that they were punished to be dull brown forever - now they are still looking to see if they would changeback to their former beauty. These Birds are endemic to Africa.
D200 2005 APL 3961W

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Picture This1 ( Finding my Zen) says:

Great shot. You have some amazing nature shots
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ImageInnovation Photography says:

Another unusual creature. I love seeing the enormous variety of wildlife that you're able to photograph. Great lighting and nice sharp details on this one.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

backroadshutterbug says:

I was just going to say it looked like a hammer!Great One!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

amkhosla says:

wow!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Barca_Branca says:

She's sweet, indeed !! Lovely eye !!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

diegocon1964 says:

Fantastic
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Shoebill says:

Beautiful Hammerkop!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

jvverde says:

Fantastic
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

CountryDreaming says:

Now that is one awesome-looking avian head. :-)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Ananda Debnath says:

Another stunning Hammerkop set!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaap Kruger says:

Fantastic light....they also have the habit of building huge mansions.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Olivier DELAERE says:

"Please add this awesome image to www.flickr.com/groups/ultimatewildlifephotogr aphy/";
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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Taken with a Nikon D200.
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