Rhynchokinesis

Rhynchokinesis is the ability of some birds to move the bill upwards. For more info, check this link out:

http://jeb.biologists.org/cgi/conten...ct/210/21/3757

FortDesoto marsh,
D3, 600/4 VR plus 1.4X
f/8, 1600, ISO 500

I'm loving this !! The pink in the open bill makes it for me as do the crossed legs

Lou

Simply lovely Fabs...:cool: I like the soft colorfull background...:cool:

Great image to show this behavior. See you in the morning!!

Hugh

What a neat capture Fab. I did not know that they had this ability and wonderful that you were able to capture it. !!! Excellent timing !!!

Great behavior captured and thanks for the link. I've seen this behavior in Hudsonian Godwits, too.

Cool capture, Mom!!!! love the warmth in the light. never seen that behavior. learn something new everyday! thanks for the link.

Excellent picture, behavior captured put this one over the top.