The hamerkop is a fairly common bird throughout much of Africa, but still a good find when you come across one. They get their name from the hammer-like shape of their head. They are generalists when it comes to diet, but prefer fish and amphibians and they can often be seen wading in flooded areas of the savanna. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 3200, f/4 at 1/200th of a second.
——- Nothing so arresting
——- As an avian tool in
——- Search of a use
——- Many say that one
——- Of natures great moments
——- Is hearing a Hamerkop flock
——-Crowing up the dawn.
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What a unique looking bird!
Great profile , can see where name came from
Great shot, Sean! So glad we got to see some of these when we went to S. Africa.
ust got back from Kenya. Plenty there including one in the Masai Mara way out there pecking away at a puddle!
——- Nothing so arresting
——- As an avian tool in
——- Search of a use
——- Many say that one
——- Of natures great moments
——- Is hearing a Hamerkop flock
——-Crowing up the dawn.
I like that bird
Cool bird!