Namaqua Sandgrouse

[Callie]

This the the other sandgrouse we encounter often in the Kgalagadi.
Male and female are dimorphic.
Images from Kgalagadi TFP
A female landing, 4 images merged to get landing sequence in one frame

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Male portrait

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Female taking off

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Double vision male in front

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Male in the veld

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[K9Kirk]

Nice set, Callie, and good job with the trick stuff in #1.

 

[Callie]

Nice set, Callie, and good job with the trick stuff in #1.

Thanks Kirk, it's fun to combine the images.

 

[ssheipel]

Very nice; love that 4th shot with the eyes! Beautiful bird.

 

[Callie]

Very nice; love that 4th shot with the eyes! Beautiful bird.

Thank you, Steven - I was actually waiting for them to get lined-up for such a shot, mess a bit with the eyes when seen first time.

 

[ssheipel]

Thank you, Steven - I was actually waiting for them to get lined-up for such a shot, mess a bit with the eyes when seen first time.

Definitely makes one look twice or look harder at the image!