Have Saddle will travel

Saddle-billed stork - male
Storks are large, long-legged birds with short tails of open habits and wetlands. They belong to the Family Ciconiidae, with 19 species worldwide, and 8 species call Africa home. They are mostly black and white. The Saddle-billed stork - Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis - 145 cm is unlikely to be confused with any other stork. The sexes are dimorphic, the male has a yellow wattle below the chin with brown, read dark, eyes and the female lacks the wattle and has bright eyes – read yellowish. Uncommon residents. Usually in pairs or single. Usually silent, but has bill-snapping display. There are about 60 pairs in Kruger National Park, an area larger than some European countries!
D200 2005 APL 3899W

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Turquoise Bleue says:

magnifique photo.
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kel1 says:

wow! that is one stunningly beautiful bird! the information on it is great- so much i didn't know. great pic!

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Lillnea says:

Amazing colors!
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Ran_d says:

Stunning shot!!
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*Micky says:

That is Wild, great shot.
Instant Fav.....
The World Through My Eyes
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AnneliesW says:

Pragtig! Wat heeft deze ooievaar pragtige felle kleuren! Mooi!!!
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oliwkowygaj says:

what a beautiful bird!
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Shoebill says:

What a beautiful bill!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Ard's photos says:

Prachtfoto.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

jvverde says:

Amazing bird in a great photo with perfect colors.
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backroadshutterbug says:

Great One Callie!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Maria Rego says:

Wonderful picture!
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amkhosla says:

Amazing. Technicolor bird. A fave..
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Picture This1 ( Finding my Zen) says:

That is a cool shot and the information was very good

You are invited to post this image to "Spectacular Nature, invite only

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Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Wild Images says:

@ Picture This 1
Thanks Michael, have added it to spectacular nature.
Also a warm word of thanks to everyone commenting amd looking.
Callie
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vipinfo2000 says:

Perfect shot! The bill is in german colors! Black,red and gold. Ready for the WM.Funny.
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namq says:

Wow! This bird is so colourful it looks funny :)
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Ollie_girl says:

He is beautiful! Wonderfully focused and captured.
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♥Jules♥ . says:

What a very impressive capture!!!!:)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Chi Liu says:

What a beautiful bird!
Great shot, Callie!
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Shari DeAngelo says:

Callie, I saw a couple of these yesterday but they were in our zoo. They are new residents here and are part of a breeding program they are trying to promote. Tough to photograph with high sun. It's one of the animals I was asked to photograph for their ad so I need go back in better light.

They truly are amazing! I'm so glad you saw these. 60 pairs?! Wow, that'll take up some space. They aren't little are they?
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EdZee says:

One truly amazing bird and awesome photo......!!
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Abo - Julien Robitaille says:

What a nice bird !

Excellent photo !
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Malay Vyas says:

Fascinating colors ! Great capture.
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ImageInnovation Photography says:

Fantastic shot. Excellent lighting and nice sharp details, especially on the bill. The colors on the bill are simply amazing.
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JAEbugs says:

holy cow- spectacular!
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DorsetBirder says:

Those colours are remarkable and once-seen not-forgotten. What is that red spot on the breast: a preen-gland conveniently placed for the bill-tip? I'm not aware of having seen that on "our" storks or those few I've seen in zoos.
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Jaap Kruger says:

Great shot. I was lucky enough to see them a few times. They are BIG.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

JuttaMK says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Born to be Wild, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Fantastic shot of this beautiful stork
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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