Not calling or singing; but the open beak shows off his tactile mandible that allows him to probe the depths of the mudflats in search of little crustaceans. From Bunche Beach about this time last year. I think he must be partially molted into breeding plumage.
I'll like this one. Beautiful light and love the waterdrip between the bill.
03-30-2020, 07:11 PM
David Roach
Sweet light, nice intimate low angle, beautiful details and the open bill and blown feathers up top add interest. TFS
03-30-2020, 07:28 PM
dankearl
Nice light and low angle..
I might clean up the water on the left side.
03-31-2020, 11:04 AM
Mike Poole
Nice natural shot, perfect timing with the bill just touching the water, light is sublime, love the low POV
Mike
03-31-2020, 11:39 AM
gail bisson
This is really nice Bill.
Great POV and light.
IQ looks good and that slight head tilt adds a lot,
Gail
03-31-2020, 01:40 PM
Andreas Liedmann
Hi Bill ... lovely light on this one , nice color and a good tonal range combined with some behavior . Nice work , TFS Andreas
03-31-2020, 02:39 PM
John Mack
Looks nice all around. Light,low angle and the pose. The tension on the water on the bill is nice.
03-31-2020, 07:31 PM
Dorian Anderson
My kinda low angle shorebird frame! The bent beak is really cool, and the sharpness/detail is excellent across the bird, especially on the legs. He's just starting to molt in his breeding rufous!