Captured this interaction this afternoon at our local duck pond. I love the quality of last light in winter on the South African Highveld.
I do wish our spoonbills were as beautifully coloured as the American "Roseates"!
I wish for cleaner perches but this island is filled with willows upon which hundreds of birds perch/roost and inevitably defacate during the year .
Techs:
Canon 7D with 300mm f2.8 L IS USM + 1.4xTC-II (420mm)
f7.1 @ 1/2000 SS @ ISO-800
Slight crop from all sides.