Hillebrand
Oh, my...... this is a classic image at its best. Of course shorebirds are my favorite so this one is special. Great light, BG, detail colors...and that look over the shoulder with the open bill. You certainly have great birds.....and know how to capture them at their best.
Wow! Beautiful light, bg, pose, etc. Just a wonderful image. My only nit is that the perch seems a little large for this bird, but that's a very minor nit. Well done!