Auckland Island Pipet

[greg cowle]

Behavioral shot of an Auckland Island Pipet on Enderby Island. The three invertebrates were about to be fed to one of the two chicks in a nearby nest. She fed one at a time. Personally not worried about the tussock grass across the bird, it is a pity I clipped the toe...
Canon 7DII and 100-400II, processed in Lightroom.
1/1000, f7.1, ISO500, 340mm.
Greg

[gail bisson]

Always nice to see a new species.
It is a pity about the toe. I really like the perch- very unique looking.
I would clone out the grass at the top that crosses behind the head.
Gail

[John Mack]

The spider and other prey items are pretty neat.