I wish the bird wasn't competing with the cliff face and shadows so much as a lot of it's impact colour-wise is a bit lost.
Maybe a different angle if possible might be in order next time out.
Nice bird and colors with the open bill but the bird is too dark as a result in part of the terribly harsh light. You need to go back earlier or on a cloudy day and get closer :)
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