Dune Lark

Hiking was our primary motivation on this morning, but my decision to lug my 100-400mm lens was validated when this bird, Namibia's only true endemic, scampered across our path on our return. The sun was well above the horizon by this late-morning hour, but I dropped to the ground and cracked-off several frames before the subject fled me. I'm happy with this wide view as it shows the rolling dunes this species prefers.

Sossusvlei, Hardap Region, Namibia, 8/12/22
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS II on EOS R5
1/4000 at f/5.6, ISO 400