Marabou storks can often be seen hanging around campsites and other areas of human habitation. This one was a regular at our second camp in the Ol Pajeta Conservancy of Kenya. I was able to slowly move very close, while on the ground with my wide angle lens. The stork didn’t seem to mind, likely more interested in whether I had any food in my camera bag. Marabou storks are nicknamed the undertaker, with those back feathers that resemble a long cloak. These are very large birds and have been known to reach nearly five feet in height with a 12 foot wingspan. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 24-70mm lens (at 24mm) ISO 125, f/5 at 1/500th of a second.
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Marabou storks can often be seen hanging around campsites and other areas of human habitation. This one was a regular at our second camp in the Ol Pajeta Conservancy of Kenya. I was able to slowly move very close, while on the ground with my wide angle lens. The stork didn’t seem to mind, likely more interested in whether I had any food in my camera bag. Marabou storks are nicknamed the undertaker, with those back feathers that resemble a long cloak. These are very large birds and have been known to reach nearly five feet in height with a 12 foot wingspan. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 24-70mm lens (at 24mm) ISO 125, f/5 at 1/500th of a second.
Fascinating! He does look just like an undertaker.
Abe Vigota
What a great angle! Such personality!
Oh, that is an awesome bird, Sean, & what a dyno perspective you have captured! I just love it!!!