Dance of the Buff-banded Rail

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sue818
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Dance of the Buff-banded Rail

I was trying out a new lens with my camera at Olympic Park in Sydney and came across this Buff-banded Rail darting out to a puddle. It appeared to be dancing in the rain as it shed the drops. Quite amusing to watch.

I'll post the sequence so you get to see the dance.

dwatsonbb
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Oh wow, what an exciting experience for you Sue. Seems you have got the hang of that new lens, those photos are fantastic.

Dale Huonville, Tasmania

sue818
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Yes Dale, I bought it after this trial.  Used it on my trip down south alongside my older Tamron.

It was a treat to watch this Rail as it was not raining at the time, I think the droplets are coming off the bird. 

Woko
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Terrific, Sue. 

Alex Rogers
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Wow, lovely sequence! Great sighting (they are normally a bit shy) and well captured :-) 

sue818
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Thanks guys, I was in the right place at the right time. I find if you just stand quietly and wait, they seem to ignore you and I then take a step closer, wait and then another... you know the drill. It is great to see all the pattern and colour.

Devster
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Fantastic sequence Sue and well captured! Looks the new lens is a winner

sue818
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Thanks, Dev. Yes purchased and ready to go.

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