The deathly embrace of the Mara's undertaker
by Nirav Shah
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The deathly embrace of the Mara's undertaker
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Nirav Shah
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Photograph - Digital Photo
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A white-backed vulture spreads its wings to dry in the sun in Masai Mara, Kenya, displaying its massive wingspan in the process. We get to see its feathers in detail.
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November 11th, 2020
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Comments (5)
Brigitta Diaz
Wow that is really massive! Great capture of the details! L/F
Nirav Shah replied:
Yup, these birds are huge, hehe! The lappet faced vulture has an even bigger wingspan (almost 9ft)! Thank you for the like, and it's awesome that it hit your favourites :)
Nancy Booth
AWESOME CAPTURE ~ WOW!!!
Nirav Shah replied:
Thank you so much! I appreciate that it made it to your favourites! I like the details I can see in its wings. Amazing bird, but it's a pity that they are endangered.
Morris Finkelstein
Very nice close up photo of a White-Backed Vulture with its wings extended while standing on the ground, Nirav! Very nice pose, timing, and perspective! F/L
Nirav Shah replied:
Thank you, Morris! This was a couple of weeks after the Mara River crossing. There were so many vultures, all full upon feasting on the carcasses in the Mara River to the point they were so heavy they couldn't take off! Spreading their wings to let them dry seemed like a better use of their time, hehe. Delighted to know that it made it to your favourites :)
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