Secretary birds are quite large and spend most of their time on the ground roaming the grasslands of east Africa. But they can also be seen perched atop acacia trees from time to time. I photographed this pair in the Masai Mara of Kenya. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/1600th of a second.
Their sturdy legs remind me of vultures, but their beaks, posture, and puffed out chest remind me of birds of prey. Do we know who they are more related to? Great shot with late afternoon (?) lighting.
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Secretary birds are quite large and spend most of their time on the ground roaming the grasslands of east Africa. But they can also be seen perched atop acacia trees from time to time. I photographed this pair in the Masai Mara of Kenya. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/1600th of a second.
It’s really sad to see how the Secretart Bird has been driven to near-extinction by the Voicemail Bird and the Email Bird.
Great shot! Those birds look like they are in command. Their “headdresses” make them look somewhat regal. Lovely image!
Usually are in pairs as some birds are for life, really are. Wry large
Their sturdy legs remind me of vultures, but their beaks, posture, and puffed out chest remind me of birds of prey. Do we know who they are more related to? Great shot with late afternoon (?) lighting.
Love this shot!