The Mudlarks are so named because they build thier nest from gathered mud. For this reason they nest close to water. This pair had made a nest on a branch over hanging a swamp. the nest was at 9 feet and required an elevated platform to erect the hide on. The background is yellow/green water reeds back-lit from late afternoon sun giving a luminous quality.
Canon EOS 5D, Canon 100-400mm at 350mm, 1/125 F11, ISO 200, Tripod, Hide. Backgroung back-lit late afternoon sun, Nest in shde of tree - Flash x2.