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Uploaded: 01/06/14 3:27 PM GMT
Saddle-Billed Stork
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WE were very lucky to found this pair in the KNP a few months ago. Due to there rarity they are currently busy with studies on them and their habitat. Here is a link should you want to read more about them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle-billed_Stork Unlike most birds where the male is vibrantly coloured and the female more dull, these birds looks quite the same except for the yellow iris on the female and a browner eye with the male. Enjoy and have a great week. Thank you in advance for all the kind comments

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::tigger3
01/06/14 5:37 PM GMT
What a beautiful, unique bird this stork is. I like it's color, and that reflection you caught is superb. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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::0930_23
01/06/14 7:30 PM GMT
Looks like they are in their formal wear for delivering babies, Susan. The baby must be pretty important.
I like the reflection.

TicK


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::corngrowth
01/06/14 7:46 PM GMT
Hello Susan,

I envy you. Wish I could accompany you and Marietha during your coming trip to the Paul Krüger National Wildlife Park. Think my hands would tremble by the tension when seeing the animals in their own environment, probably resulting in blurred images, so it's better for me to stay home and enjoy the by you to provide future images, lol!

Have a good and safe stay there!

Regards, Cornelius.
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.icedancer
01/06/14 8:17 PM GMT
Very beautifully marked storks, amazingly large bills. Marvelous capture & love the reflection, way to go Susan
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.Bleizmor
01/07/14 9:08 AM GMT
Very nice capture! Well done.
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