This is taken at Peone Prairie, a wetlands north of Spokane WA. I have observed this rookery for the past 3 years. This is a 50% crop from a 50D, with 500f4+1.4X. Obviously I am not real close. There is a slough between me and the birds, so closer is not possible, and in any event, would probably disturb them.
I have a sequence with the adult flying in, landing, bill touching (2 of those) then the juvenile standing next to the nest in flight position, but not yet ready. There was no food transfer.
Hoping for comments on the image presentation etc. Also like to hear an explanation of the behavior.
Shot at f5.6, ISO400, 1/1600 burst mode AI servo. (BIF settings)
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