Pink Flamingo

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Singapore Bird Park had lots of 'Pink Flamingoes' except they were orange!

Canon 7D, Sigma 120-400mm Lens

Pied Stilt

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One late winters afternoon a wee ago or so, I sat in a cold, damp, smelly, swamp, hidden behind some rushes to get this shot. I ended up with a very wet backside, mud all over me. I think it was worth it!

Wetland Area, Marlborough, New Zealand
Canon 7D, Sigma 120-400mm Lens

White Faced Heron

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The White-faced Heron, Egretta novaehollandiae, also known as the White-fronted Heron,and incorrectly as the Blue Heron, is a common bird throughout most of Australasia, including New Zealand. It is a relatively small heron, pale, slightly bluish-grey, with yellow legs and white facial markings. It can be found almost anywhere near shallow water, fresh or salt, and although it is prompt to depart the scene on long, slow-beating wings if disturbed, it will boldly raid suburban fish ponds.

Anikiwa, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Canon 7D, Sigma 120-400mm Lens

Pied Cormorant

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Pied Cormorant - we call them shags here in New Zealand. This was at sunrise, freezing cold, and very foggy. The Shag was warming his wings in the sun. This was as close as I could get before it flew off a bit later.

Canon 7D, Sigma 120-400mm Lens

Juvenile Shag

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Juvenile Shag swimming around in thick fog

Canon 7D, 120-400mm Lens

The South Island Robin

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Canon 20D, 75-300mm Lens

The New Zealand native South Island Robin. They seem quite tame, coming quite close to you, but what they're after are the insects that you are disturbing.  Sparrow sized, and only found in New Zealand.  They are protected.