Thanks, Geoffrey. No, not quite
kamikaze. Quite hard to catch because of their speed – they veer off
about five metres from their target. Nikon D200 at 5 fps in hope- for- the-
best nearest subject auto mode.
Ray
From: Geoffrey Dabb
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Sent: Wednesday, 29 August 2007 8:22 AM
To: 'Ray Drew'
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Kamikaze masked lapwings
Excellent shots
Ray. Canon in A1 Servo mode? (I think the point about kamikazes is
that the operator extinguishes himself at the end of the dive, something rarely
observed in Masked Lapwings) Geoffrey
From: Ray Drew
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Sent: Tuesday, 28 August 2007 8:35 PM
To:
Subject: [canberrabirds] Kamikaze masked lapwings
This is the view from below.
(the blowups look better)
Ray
Ray Drew, http://www.australiananimalphotos.com
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