Preening in the sun - a photo on Flickriver

            A Chilean Flamingo preening its feathers in the afternoon sun. 

Whilst not UK native, their Near Threatened status makes them a relevant target for conservation efforts. 

Slimbridge Wetland Nature reserve, UK (WWT Charity)

Taken on: August 16, 2025

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Camera: Sony ILCE-7M3, f/14.0, 1/2000 sec, 560mm, ISO 3200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Sony ILCE-7M3
Lens:	FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Aperture:	f/14.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	560mm
ISO:	3200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 14.5.1 (Windows)
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