2013-10-12

Tjockfot - Burhinus oedicnemus - Thick knee - L'Œdicnème criard

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Tjockfot - Burhinus oedicnemus - Thick knee - L'Œdicnème criard
NF Photo 121117, Aousard o Oued Jenna, Western Sahara, Morocco
Well, according to our tourguide this is Thick Knee or Stone Curlew. I have to trust him. Even if there is a mark on the wing I can´t see in the book I have. We were far out in the desert to see it.

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6 comments:

  1. I've not heard of this species at all!!! Thanks for the photo share AND the video!! Well done.

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  2. They are cute birds, great sighting! Wonderful photos!

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  3. Totally new to me. Birding and traveling make such a great combination!

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