American oystercatcher trying to feed a young one

[David Policansky]

I was photographing feeding AMOYs (American oystercatchers) on Nantucket, MA (USA) one afternoon when I noticed one adult trying to feed a younger one. The prey item--I think part of a sandcrab (Emerita)--finally dropped to the sand and the young one was able to pick it up. Canon 7D II, Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS II at 400 mm, ISO 400, f/7.1, 1/2000 sec.

[Doug Brown]

Looks good David. Love the interaction! Enough DOF to get both birds in focus, and the eye contact is good with both birds. A few patches of white could probably be toned down a bit.

[David Policansky]

Thanks, Doug. Yes, I agree about the whites.

[John Mack]

You caught a nice interaction between the adult and young. Really like the pose on both birds. Composition looks good as well.

[David Policansky]

Thanks, John.

[Paul Burdett]

Hi David..well captured. Right place at the right time is what it's all about.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

The eye of the young bird does not seem quite as sharp to me. Could be just me, the rest looks ok.
Nice POV and the food exchange is a mega bonus.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I love the interaction, and the two good head angles (and criss-crossing bills). I agree about the whites, but cool suff!