Ruddy Set Go

[Brian Sump]

Same preserve as where I saw the Horned Grebe.

I don't think this fella is quite fully decked out in his mating attire. Will try to get back next week and hope to get the courtship dance.

Canon R5
840mm
Handheld
ISO 1600
1/2000
f8

LR and PS, DN. Evicted one bright spot below the duck on the water, and a couple dust specs on the feathers.

PS - I guess the nictitating membrane is just partially visible on this species. All shots were like this.