It is the only member of the genus Dromas and is unique among waders in making use of ground warmth to aid incubation of the eggs. The Crab Plover is unusual for waders in that it nests in burrows in sandy banks.
The chicks are also unique for the usually nidifugous waders in being unable to walk and remain in the nest for several days after hatching, having food brought to them. Even once they fledge they have a long period of parental care afterwards.
This is one of those lazy birds and reluctant to fly even after I approached touching close. Once in a while it used to open the eye a bit and again go back to sleep. Waited almost 10 mins next to it for it to open the eye so that I can make few images. Finally we both had to leave that place as the water started coming under us due to high tide.
Canon 7D, Canon 500mm f4+1.4x TC, ISO 200 - f/5.6 - 1/2000 Sec.
Wow that is a beauty the detail and exposure in the whites couldn't get much better than this. the wing coverts could perhaps stand lightening a little bit. Lovely background....thanks for the intro, I have learned something today.
I like the angle and the exposure as well as the BG. I may want a bit more sharpenss of theFG ripples near the legs but not a deal breaker. Very nicely done!
Lovely photo and good for you to wait for the open eye. I like the nice soft oof water and bit of sand bar. Exposure looks very well done as is pose and excellent low angle.