Black stork (Ciconia nigra), Tsiknias riverbed, Lesvos

Unlike the white stork, a shy bird. Breeds from Spain to China, with a disjunct population in southern Africa.

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Schwarzstorch

Чёрный аист

 

500mm / 1250th / f9 / iso400

 

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