Interaction - Oystercatcher Mom & Chick

[Michael Pancier]

It was amazing to finally see these guys in person and doing a feeding run along the shore.

Canon EOS 7D
Canon 500 4.0L USM IS + Canon 1.4x TCII
1/800
ƒ/11
ISO 400

crop to 8x10 dimension.

[Keith Carver]

Really interesting prey handoff interaction, Michael. Was this a small snail? Both birds tack sharp, beautiful BG, low angle, great eye contact, gorgeous orange bill. Adult tail cut, not clipped, so OK with me. Would wish for feet showing. TFS!

[Michael Pancier]

Keith, I think its the inside of a shellfish. The adult would grab it and then give it to the chick. Looks like a small clam.

[Ofer Levy]

Lovely interaction and great techs. However, the cut tail really hurts this otherwise awesome image IMO. Would prefer seeing this as a standard horizontal with more room on the left including the tail.

[Bob Kothenbeutel]

What a great image of a special shorebird. They are much more striking than the black ones we have out west.
Bob

[Laura Pipkin]

Love this one, Michael! Great interaction, creamy background and excellent details!