Crowned Lapwing - Juvenile
15 October 2005
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens
This bird's whole family was standing in a field, Mama, Papa and two young. He's getting his adult markings on his head but his body plumage is definitely that of a chick. I will try and post a full adult for comparison.
Exposure/Camera Settings
Resolution: 500 x 333
Camera make: Canon
Camera model: Canon EOS 20D
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO Equivalent: 400
Focal Length: 168mm
Flash Used: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Aperture priority