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Uploaded: 06/29/16 1:40 PM GMT
Yellow-Billed Stork
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San Diego Safari Park, Escondido, California, USA. Strutting his stuff.

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.palral
06/29/16 2:48 PM GMT
My...isn't he a cutie pie. I believe I've seen these guys on Animal Planet. They don't have much in the way of head feathers so that they can poke around with the vultures on carcasses. Could be another stork, but why else would he have that bright red face unless he's embarrassed.

You've posted some wonderful wildlife shots from your trip to Escondido (I used to spell it with a "t" too). This one is very detailed, clearly focused and well composed. You're making it very difficult to critique your shots, Thad. At least I found a spelling error.
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.GIGIBL
06/29/16 3:15 PM GMT
Wow super close-up very well captured.
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::trixxie17
06/29/16 4:05 PM GMT
I've not seen this kind of stork before Thad - wonderful details in the feathers for such bright lighting conditions.
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::tigger3
06/29/16 7:52 PM GMT
You really handled the lighting so well, and what a unusual looking bird. tigs=^..^=
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::Ramad
06/29/16 9:26 PM GMT
Very sharp focus and details and a nice lighting on the bird Thad. Well done !!!
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::mirto56
06/30/16 7:34 AM GMT
He looks like he's trying to crack a smile. Good one, Thad.
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::corngrowth
06/30/16 9:45 AM GMT
Think I've an answer to the put forward question by Roger (Palral) in his comment: "Why else would he have that bright red face unless he's embarrassed?"

Simply because it has forgotten to use suntan oil in the desert like conditions in California, lol.

Seriously now: Thad, this is a very fine addition to your wonderful series. Just great, my friend.
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.GomekFlorida
06/30/16 10:18 PM GMT
Great shot of this unique guy.
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.gonedigital
06/30/16 11:09 PM GMT
Yep you go and strut your stuff storky and take full advantage of your big bill!
Nice one Thad. (o:
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.icedancer
07/07/16 2:36 AM GMT
Wow, such colour and detail, that's one I didn't see when we were there.
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